Red

The color #BB8979 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 187, 137, 121 and HSL values of 15°, 33%, 60%.

Color Values for #BB8979

Below are the different color format representations for #BB8979. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BB8979
RGB:
rgb(187,137,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(15,33%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 27%, 35%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BB8979

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BB8979. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.3%
Green: 53.7%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #BB8979

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BB8979

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BB8979

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BB8979

The complementary color for #BB8979 is #77AABB. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BB8979

The analogous colors for #BB8979 are #BB7788 and #BBAA77. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BB8979

The triadic colors for #BB8979 are #77BB88 and #8877BB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BB8979

These are the darker variations of #BB8979. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #966E61 and #705249. This progression shows how #BB8979 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BB8979

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C9A194 and #D6B8AF. This progression shows how #BB8979. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BB8979

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BB8979. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BB8979

Companies and brands that incorporate #BB8979 in their visual identity.

#BB8979 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BB8979. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BB8979 is a red with RGB values of 187, 137, 121 and HSL values of 15°, 33%, 60%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #BB8979 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.