What color is #BB8566?

#BB8566 is a medium red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 133, 102), and in HSL hsl(22, 38%, 57%).

Is #BB8566 accessible as text?

On white, #BB8566 has a contrast ratio of 3.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB8566, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB8566?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #BB8566?

#BB8566 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #689CBB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB8566 below.

Is #BB8566 good for buttons?

#BB8566 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB8566 — white text only reaches 3.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB8566 the same as CSS peru?

No — #BB8566 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB8566 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB8566

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB8566 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB8566 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB8566 Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BB8566 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BB8566 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #BB8566 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BB8566 Secondary #CEBAAF Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB8566 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

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 79/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BB8566

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People also use #BB8566 with

Puce Dark Khaki Carolina 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 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE7E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BBA268 — 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 #BB8566 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB8566;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 133 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.3% 0.080 50.8);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3E8E2;
  --color-200: #E6D2C7;
  --color-300: #D0B19F;
  --color-400: #B8917A;
  --color-500: #9C7159;
  --color-600: #795B49;
  --color-700: #574338;
  --color-800: #3A2E27;
  --color-900: #241D19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F3E8E2',
    200: '#E6D2C7',
    300: '#D0B19F',
    400: '#B8917A',
    500: '#9C7159',
    600: '#795B49',
    700: '#574338',
    800: '#3A2E27',
    900: '#241D19',
  },
}

$base: #BB8566;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F3E8E2;
$base-200: #E6D2C7;
$base-300: #D0B19F;
$base-400: #B8917A;
$base-500: #9C7159;
$base-600: #795B49;
$base-700: #574338;
$base-800: #3A2E27;
$base-900: #241D19;
$base-hover: #A06848;
$base-subtle: #E8DCD5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB8566",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E8E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D2C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0B19F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8917A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C7159",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#795B49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#574338",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2E27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241D19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB8566

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Pairs with #BB8566

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