What color is #BB6B09?

#BB6B09 is a dark, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 107, 9), and in HSL hsl(33, 91%, 38%).

Is #BB6B09 accessible as text?

On white, #BB6B09 has a contrast ratio of 4.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB6B09, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB6B09?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #BB6B09?

#BB6B09 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0958B9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB6B09 below.

Is #BB6B09 good for buttons?

#BB6B09 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB6B09 — white text only reaches 4.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB6B09 the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #BB6B09 is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) 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.

#BB6B09 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB6B09

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB6B09 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB6B09 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB6B09 Secondary #B5651C Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Copper 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 #BB6B09 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #929866 Secondary #3B3833

Copper 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 #BB6B09 Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222B

Copper 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 #BB6B09 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602033 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

Copper 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 #BB6B09 Secondary #C3A68E Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Copper 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 Copper carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB6B09 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 90/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

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 67/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 91/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 21/100

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 #BB6B09

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People also use #BB6B09 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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

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

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E1CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B9A509 — 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 #BB6B09 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB6B09;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 107 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.5% 0.138 61.3);
  --color-50: #FEF8F0;
  --color-100: #FDECD8;
  --color-200: #FBDAB1;
  --color-300: #F2BD7D;
  --color-400: #E4A14E;
  --color-500: #CB822A;
  --color-600: #9A6728;
  --color-700: #6C4B23;
  --color-800: #46331B;
  --color-900: #2B2012;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FEF8F0',
    100: '#FDECD8',
    200: '#FBDAB1',
    300: '#F2BD7D',
    400: '#E4A14E',
    500: '#CB822A',
    600: '#9A6728',
    700: '#6C4B23',
    800: '#46331B',
    900: '#2B2012',
  },
}

$base: #BB6B09;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF8F0;
$base-100: #FDECD8;
$base-200: #FBDAB1;
$base-300: #F2BD7D;
$base-400: #E4A14E;
$base-500: #CB822A;
$base-600: #9A6728;
$base-700: #6C4B23;
$base-800: #46331B;
$base-900: #2B2012;
$base-hover: #945507;
$base-subtle: #F0D3AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB6B09",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDECD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBDAB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2BD7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4A14E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB822A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A6728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C4B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46331B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2012",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB6B09

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB6B09

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