#BB4B00 Hex Code
Color Name: Mahogany
What is hex #BB4B00 Color?
The color name of hex code #BB4B00 is Mahogany. The RGB values are (187, 75, 0) which means it is composed of
71% red, 29% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:60 Y:100 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BB4B00 has a hue of 24°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BB4B00 Color Codes
| Color Name | Mahogany |
| RGB Values | (187, 75, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 60%, 100%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (24°, 100%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3300 |
| Inverse Color | #44B4FF [Picton Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 718 C |
| Closest RAL | 2001 [Red orange] |
| Complementary Color | #0070BB [French Blue] |
| #BB4B00 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #575757 |
| Desaturated | #5E5E5E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5D5D5D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9E9E9E |
Hex #BB4B00 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BB4B00 is #0070BB which is called French Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BB4B00 color is offered by #0070BB. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BB4B00 are #BBA900 and #BB0012, called Light Gold and Harvard Crimson, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BB4B00 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BB4B00 are #00BBA9 (Tiffany Blue) and #0013BB (Zaffre). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BB4B00 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00BB4B (Dark Pastel Green) and #4B00BB (Interdimensional Blue) along with #BB4B00, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BB4B00 has #00BB4B (Dark Pastel Green), #0070BB (French Blue) and #BB0070 (Flirt). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BB4B00 contains #13BB00 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #0070BB (French Blue) and #A900BB (Heliotrope Magenta). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BB4B00 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BB4B00 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BB4B00 Color
Tints
C96F33- CF814D
- D69366
- DDA580
- E4B799
- EBC9B3
- F1DBCC
- F8EDE6
Tones
- AF561A
- A95B26
- A36033
- 9E6640
- 986B4D
- 92705A
- 8C7566
- 867B73
Shades
- 963C00
- 833500
- 702D00
- 5E2600
- 4B1E00
- 381700
- 250F00
- 130800
#BB4B00 Color Patterns
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#BB4B00 Gingham Checks
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#BB4B00 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BB4B00 Leaves Pattern
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#BB4B00 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BB4B00 Trellis Pattern
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#BB4B00 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
