What color is #BB5009?

#BB5009 is a dark, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 80, 9), and in HSL hsl(24, 91%, 38%).

Is #BB5009 accessible as text?

On white, #BB5009 has a contrast ratio of 4.92:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.26:1 (fails). For text placed on #BB5009, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB5009?

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

What colors go well with #BB5009?

#BB5009 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0973B9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB5009 below.

Is #BB5009 good for buttons?

#BB5009 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #BB5009 — black text only reaches 4.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB5009 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #BB5009 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.

#BB5009 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB5009

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB5009 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB5009 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB5009 Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Mahogany 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 #BB5009 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 Secondary #3B3833

Mahogany 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 #BB5009 Secondary #7B4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

Mahogany 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 #BB5009 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C0 Secondary #332B2D

Mahogany 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 #BB5009 Secondary #BC9583 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Mahogany 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 Mahogany carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB5009 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 96/100

Warm

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

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 97/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BB5009 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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4DBCB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B98A09 — 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 #BB5009 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB5009;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 80 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.2% 0.155 45.8);
  --color-50: #FEF6F0;
  --color-100: #FDE7D8;
  --color-200: #FBCFB1;
  --color-300: #F2AC7D;
  --color-400: #E48A4E;
  --color-500: #CB6A2A;
  --color-600: #9A5628;
  --color-700: #6C4023;
  --color-800: #462C1B;
  --color-900: #2B1C12;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mahogany: {
    50: '#FEF6F0',
    100: '#FDE7D8',
    200: '#FBCFB1',
    300: '#F2AC7D',
    400: '#E48A4E',
    500: '#CB6A2A',
    600: '#9A5628',
    700: '#6C4023',
    800: '#462C1B',
    900: '#2B1C12',
  },
}

$base: #BB5009;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF6F0;
$base-100: #FDE7D8;
$base-200: #FBCFB1;
$base-300: #F2AC7D;
$base-400: #E48A4E;
$base-500: #CB6A2A;
$base-600: #9A5628;
$base-700: #6C4023;
$base-800: #462C1B;
$base-900: #2B1C12;
$base-hover: #943F07;
$base-subtle: #F0C9AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB5009",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE7D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBCFB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2AC7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E48A4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB6A2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A5628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C4023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#462C1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1C12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB5009

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB5009

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