What color is #BB7128?

#BB7128 is a medium brown. In RGB it is rgb(187, 113, 40), and in HSL hsl(30, 65%, 45%).

Is #BB7128 accessible as text?

On white, #BB7128 has a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB7128, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB7128?

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

What colors go well with #BB7128?

#BB7128 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2873BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB7128 below.

Is #BB7128 good for buttons?

#BB7128 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB7128 — white text only reaches 3.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB7128 the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #BB7128 is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB7128 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB7128

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB7128 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB7128 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB7128 Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 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 #BB7128 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 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 #BB7128 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 #BB7128 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 #BB7128 Secondary #C6AA95 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 #BB7128 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 87/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BB7128 with

Brick Red Peridot True Blue Greige Taupe

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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E3D6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BDA428 — 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 #BB7128 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB7128;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 113 40;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.7% 0.126 60.7);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F9EBDD;
  --color-200: #F1D6BC;
  --color-300: #E2B88E;
  --color-400: #CF9963;
  --color-500: #B47A41;
  --color-600: #896138;
  --color-700: #62472D;
  --color-800: #403021;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F9EBDD',
    200: '#F1D6BC',
    300: '#E2B88E',
    400: '#CF9963',
    500: '#B47A41',
    600: '#896138',
    700: '#62472D',
    800: '#403021',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #BB7128;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F9EBDD;
$base-200: #F1D6BC;
$base-300: #E2B88E;
$base-400: #CF9963;
$base-500: #B47A41;
$base-600: #896138;
$base-700: #62472D;
$base-800: #403021;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #975C20;
$base-subtle: #EAD5C0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB7128",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1D6BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2B88E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF9963",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B47A41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896138",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62472D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB7128

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB7128

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