What color is #BB8849?

#BB8849 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 136, 73), and in HSL hsl(33, 46%, 51%).

Is #BB8849 accessible as text?

On white, #BB8849 has a contrast ratio of 3.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB8849, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB8849?

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

What colors go well with #BB8849?

#BB8849 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #497CBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB8849 below.

Is #BB8849 good for buttons?

#BB8849 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB8849 — white text only reaches 3.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB8849 the same as CSS peru?

No — #BB8849 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB8849 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB8849

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB8849 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB8849 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB8849 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BB8849 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #BB8849 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

Peru 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 #BB8849 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BB8849 Secondary #CEBCA7 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 #BB8849 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

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 76/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BB8849

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BB8849 with

Indian Red Pistachio Steel 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE7DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCAE49 — 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 #BB8849 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BB8849;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 136 73;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.4% 0.102 70.3);
  --color-50: #FBF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5ECE1;
  --color-200: #E9D8C4;
  --color-300: #D5BB9A;
  --color-400: #BF9D73;
  --color-500: #A37E52;
  --color-600: #7E6444;
  --color-700: #5A4935;
  --color-800: #3C3225;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF8F3',
    100: '#F5ECE1',
    200: '#E9D8C4',
    300: '#D5BB9A',
    400: '#BF9D73',
    500: '#A37E52',
    600: '#7E6444',
    700: '#5A4935',
    800: '#3C3225',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #BB8849;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F3;
$base-100: #F5ECE1;
$base-200: #E9D8C4;
$base-300: #D5BB9A;
$base-400: #BF9D73;
$base-500: #A37E52;
$base-600: #7E6444;
$base-700: #5A4935;
$base-800: #3C3225;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #986D38;
$base-subtle: #E7DBCC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB8849",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5ECE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5BB9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF9D73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A37E52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6444",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4935",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3225",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}