What color is #BB8A46?

#BB8A46 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 138, 70), and in HSL hsl(35, 46%, 50%).

Is #BB8A46 accessible as text?

On white, #BB8A46 has a contrast ratio of 3.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.84:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB8A46, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB8A46?

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

What colors go well with #BB8A46?

#BB8A46 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4576BA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB8A46 below.

Is #BB8A46 good for buttons?

#BB8A46 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB8A46 — white text only reaches 3.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB8A46 the same as CSS peru?

No — #BB8A46 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB8A46 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB8A46

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB8A46 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB8A46 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB8A46 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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 #BB8A46 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F 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 #BB8A46 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

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 #BB8A46 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 #BB8A46 Secondary #CFBDA7 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 #BB8A46 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 74/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 68/100

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 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BB8A46

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People also use #BB8A46 with

Indian Red Peridot 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 #EEE7DD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BAB045 — 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 #BB8A46 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB8A46;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 138 70;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.8% 0.104 73.3);
  --color-50: #FBF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5ECE1;
  --color-200: #E9D9C4;
  --color-300: #D5BD9A;
  --color-400: #BF9F73;
  --color-500: #A38152;
  --color-600: #7E6644;
  --color-700: #5A4A35;
  --color-800: #3C3225;
  --color-900: #252018;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF8F3',
    100: '#F5ECE1',
    200: '#E9D9C4',
    300: '#D5BD9A',
    400: '#BF9F73',
    500: '#A38152',
    600: '#7E6644',
    700: '#5A4A35',
    800: '#3C3225',
    900: '#252018',
  },
}

$base: #BB8A46;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F3;
$base-100: #F5ECE1;
$base-200: #E9D9C4;
$base-300: #D5BD9A;
$base-400: #BF9F73;
$base-500: #A38152;
$base-600: #7E6644;
$base-700: #5A4A35;
$base-800: #3C3225;
$base-900: #252018;
$base-hover: #956E37;
$base-subtle: #E6DBCB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB8A46",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5ECE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D9C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5BD9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF9F73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A38152",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6644",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3225",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252018",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB8A46

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB8A46

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