What color is #BB784C?

#BB784C is a medium red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 120, 76), and in HSL hsl(24, 45%, 52%).

Is #BB784C accessible as text?

On white, #BB784C has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB784C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB784C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #BB784C?

#BB784C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4E90BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB784C below.

Is #BB784C good for buttons?

#BB784C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB784C — white text only reaches 3.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB784C the same as CSS peru?

No — #BB784C is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB784C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB784C

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB784C works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB784C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB784C Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BB784C Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Copper holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BB784C Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Copper opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BB784C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Copper sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BB784C Secondary #C9B0A1 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 #BB784C 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 81/100

Very high

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BB784C 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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE5DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC9E4E — 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 #BB784C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB784C;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 120 76;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.4% 0.103 53.1);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4E9E1;
  --color-200: #E8D3C4;
  --color-300: #D5B29B;
  --color-400: #BE9274;
  --color-500: #A27253;
  --color-600: #7D5B45;
  --color-700: #5A4435;
  --color-800: #3B2E26;
  --color-900: #251D19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4E9E1',
    200: '#E8D3C4',
    300: '#D5B29B',
    400: '#BE9274',
    500: '#A27253',
    600: '#7D5B45',
    700: '#5A4435',
    800: '#3B2E26',
    900: '#251D19',
  },
}

$base: #BB784C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4E9E1;
$base-200: #E8D3C4;
$base-300: #D5B29B;
$base-400: #BE9274;
$base-500: #A27253;
$base-600: #7D5B45;
$base-700: #5A4435;
$base-800: #3B2E26;
$base-900: #251D19;
$base-hover: #9A613A;
$base-subtle: #E7D8CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB784C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D3C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B29B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE9274",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A27253",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D5B45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4435",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2E26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251D19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB784C

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB784C

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