What color is #BB4B3F?

#BB4B3F is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(187, 75, 63), and in HSL hsl(6, 50%, 49%).

Is #BB4B3F accessible as text?

On white, #BB4B3F has a contrast ratio of 5.01:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.19:1 (fails). For text placed on #BB4B3F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB4B3F?

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

What colors go well with #BB4B3F?

#BB4B3F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3EAFBB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB4B3F below.

Is #BB4B3F good for buttons?

#BB4B3F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #BB4B3F — black text only reaches 4.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB4B3F the same as CSS sienna?

No — #BB4B3F 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.

#BB4B3F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB4B3F

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB4B3F works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB4B3F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB4B3F 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 #BB4B3F 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 #BB4B3F 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 #BB4B3F 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 #BB4B3F Secondary #BC938C 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 #BB4B3F 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 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 83/100

Very 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

Low

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 #BB4B3F 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 5.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #BB753E — 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 #BB4B3F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB4B3F;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 75 63;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(55.9% 0.147 28.8);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E2E0;
  --color-200: #EBC6C2;
  --color-300: #D89E97;
  --color-400: #C27870;
  --color-500: #A6574E;
  --color-600: #804842;
  --color-700: #5C3733;
  --color-800: #3C2724;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rust: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F5E2E0',
    200: '#EBC6C2',
    300: '#D89E97',
    400: '#C27870',
    500: '#A6574E',
    600: '#804842',
    700: '#5C3733',
    800: '#3C2724',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #BB4B3F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E2E0;
$base-200: #EBC6C2;
$base-300: #D89E97;
$base-400: #C27870;
$base-500: #A6574E;
$base-600: #804842;
$base-700: #5C3733;
$base-800: #3C2724;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #963C32;
$base-subtle: #E7CCC9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB4B3F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E2E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC6C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D89E97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27870",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6574E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#804842",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2724",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB4B3F

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB4B3F

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