What color is #BB585F?

#BB585F is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(187, 88, 95), and in HSL hsl(356, 42%, 54%).

Is #BB585F accessible as text?

On white, #BB585F has a contrast ratio of 4.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB585F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB585F?

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

What colors go well with #BB585F?

#BB585F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #58BBB4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB585F below.

Is #BB585F good for buttons?

#BB585F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB585F — white text only reaches 4.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB585F the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BB585F is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB585F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB585F

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB585F works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB585F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB585F Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Indian Red 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 #BB585F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Indian Red 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 #BB585F Secondary #7C4828 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Indian Red 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 #BB585F Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Indian Red 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 #BB585F Secondary #C19B9C Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Indian Red 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 Indian Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB585F 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 94/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 22/100

Low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

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

Background Pair with white text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE0E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BB7358 — 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 #BB585F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB585F;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 88 95;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.4% 0.128 17.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E2E3;
  --color-200: #E7C5C7;
  --color-300: #D39CA0;
  --color-400: #BC767B;
  --color-500: #9F555A;
  --color-600: #7B474A;
  --color-700: #583639;
  --color-800: #3B2628;
  --color-900: #24191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E2E3',
    200: '#E7C5C7',
    300: '#D39CA0',
    400: '#BC767B',
    500: '#9F555A',
    600: '#7B474A',
    700: '#583639',
    800: '#3B2628',
    900: '#24191A',
  },
}

$base: #BB585F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E2E3;
$base-200: #E7C5C7;
$base-300: #D39CA0;
$base-400: #BC767B;
$base-500: #9F555A;
$base-600: #7B474A;
$base-700: #583639;
$base-800: #3B2628;
$base-900: #24191A;
$base-hover: #9C4046;
$base-subtle: #E7D1D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB585F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7C5C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39CA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BC767B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F555A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B474A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB585F

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