What color is #BB5235?

#BB5235 is a medium brown. In RGB it is rgb(187, 82, 53), and in HSL hsl(13, 56%, 47%).

Is #BB5235 accessible as text?

On white, #BB5235 has a contrast ratio of 4.80:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.37:1 (fails). For text placed on #BB5235, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB5235?

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

What colors go well with #BB5235?

#BB5235 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #359EBB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB5235 below.

Is #BB5235 good for buttons?

#BB5235 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #BB5235 — black text only reaches 4.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB5235 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #BB5235 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB5235 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB5235

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB5235 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB5235 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB5235 Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 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 #BB5235 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959765 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 #BB5235 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5A222D

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 #BB5235 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 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 #BB5235 Secondary #BE968B 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 #BB5235 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 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

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 16/100

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.

Pairs with #BB5235

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People also use #BB5235 with

Mulberry Brass Bondi Blue Gainsboro Taupe

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 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFDED9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BB7F35 — 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 #BB5235 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB5235;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 82 53;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.8% 0.143 36.3);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F7E4DF;
  --color-200: #EDC9BF;
  --color-300: #DCA393;
  --color-400: #C77F6B;
  --color-500: #AC5E49;
  --color-600: #844D3E;
  --color-700: #5E3B31;
  --color-800: #3E2923;
  --color-900: #261A17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mahogany: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F7E4DF',
    200: '#EDC9BF',
    300: '#DCA393',
    400: '#C77F6B',
    500: '#AC5E49',
    600: '#844D3E',
    700: '#5E3B31',
    800: '#3E2923',
    900: '#261A17',
  },
}

$base: #BB5235;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F7E4DF;
$base-200: #EDC9BF;
$base-300: #DCA393;
$base-400: #C77F6B;
$base-500: #AC5E49;
$base-600: #844D3E;
$base-700: #5E3B31;
$base-800: #3E2923;
$base-900: #261A17;
$base-hover: #96412A;
$base-subtle: #E8CDC5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB5235",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC9BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCA393",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C77F6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC5E49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#844D3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3B31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261A17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB5235

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB5235

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