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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB5D2A — Copper
#BB5D2A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 21° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BB5D2A
- fcf6f3
- f3dacc
- ebbea6
- e2a280
- d9865a
- d16a33
- ae5627
- 88431f
- 613016
- 3b1d0d
- 150a05
Color schemes using #BB5D2A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BB5D2A FAQ
What color is #BB5D2A?
#BB5D2A is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 63% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BB5D2A?
#BB5D2A is rgb(187, 93, 42) in RGB, hsl(21, 63%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 78%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB5D2A?
White text on this background reaches 4.46:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.71:1.
What colors go well with #BB5D2A?
Its direct complement is #2A88BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2ABBA5 and #2A40BB gives you contrast without the vibration.