What color is #BB493E?

#BB493E is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(187, 73, 62), and in HSL hsl(5, 50%, 49%).

Is #BB493E accessible as text?

On white, #BB493E has a contrast ratio of 5.08:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.14:1 (fails). For text placed on #BB493E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB493E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #BB493E?

#BB493E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3EB1BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB493E below.

Is #BB493E good for buttons?

#BB493E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #BB493E — black text only reaches 4.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB493E the same as CSS sienna?

No — #BB493E is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#BB493E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB493E

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB493E works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB493E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB493E Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rust as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB493E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Rust anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BB493E Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Rust plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BB493E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Rust sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BB493E Secondary #BC928B Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rust is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Rust carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB493E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 91/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 46/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 80/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 66/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 50/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 98/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 13/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BB493E with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEDDDC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BB733E — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BB493E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Poster

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB493E;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 73 62;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(55.7% 0.150 28.3);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E2E0;
  --color-200: #EBC5C2;
  --color-300: #D89D97;
  --color-400: #C27770;
  --color-500: #A6564E;
  --color-600: #804742;
  --color-700: #5C3733;
  --color-800: #3C2624;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rust: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F5E2E0',
    200: '#EBC5C2',
    300: '#D89D97',
    400: '#C27770',
    500: '#A6564E',
    600: '#804742',
    700: '#5C3733',
    800: '#3C2624',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #BB493E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E2E0;
$base-200: #EBC5C2;
$base-300: #D89D97;
$base-400: #C27770;
$base-500: #A6564E;
$base-600: #804742;
$base-700: #5C3733;
$base-800: #3C2624;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #963A32;
$base-subtle: #E7CCC9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB493E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E2E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC5C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D89D97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27770",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6564E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#804742",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB493E

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB493E

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