What color is #BB8F48?

#BB8F48 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 143, 72), and in HSL hsl(37, 46%, 51%).

Is #BB8F48 accessible as text?

On white, #BB8F48 has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB8F48, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB8F48?

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

What colors go well with #BB8F48?

#BB8F48 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4975BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB8F48 below.

Is #BB8F48 good for buttons?

#BB8F48 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB8F48 — white text only reaches 2.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB8F48 the same as CSS peru?

No — #BB8F48 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB8F48 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB8F48

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB8F48 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB8F48 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB8F48 Secondary #B36616 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Caramel 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 #BB8F48 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Caramel 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 #BB8F48 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Caramel 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 #BB8F48 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Caramel 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 #BB8F48 Secondary #D1C1AA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Caramel 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 Caramel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB8F48 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

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 73/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

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 #BB8F48

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BB8F48 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE8DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCB649 — 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 #BB8F48 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BB8F48;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 143 72;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.8% 0.103 77.4);
  --color-50: #FBF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5EDE1;
  --color-200: #E9DBC4;
  --color-300: #D5BF9A;
  --color-400: #BFA273;
  --color-500: #A38452;
  --color-600: #7E6844;
  --color-700: #5A4C35;
  --color-800: #3C3325;
  --color-900: #252018;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  caramel: {
    50: '#FBF8F3',
    100: '#F5EDE1',
    200: '#E9DBC4',
    300: '#D5BF9A',
    400: '#BFA273',
    500: '#A38452',
    600: '#7E6844',
    700: '#5A4C35',
    800: '#3C3325',
    900: '#252018',
  },
}

$base: #BB8F48;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F3;
$base-100: #F5EDE1;
$base-200: #E9DBC4;
$base-300: #D5BF9A;
$base-400: #BFA273;
$base-500: #A38452;
$base-600: #7E6844;
$base-700: #5A4C35;
$base-800: #3C3325;
$base-900: #252018;
$base-hover: #987338;
$base-subtle: #E7DDCC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB8F48",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EDE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9DBC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5BF9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BFA273",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A38452",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6844",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4C35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252018",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}