#BB8987 Hex Code
Color Name: Rosy Brown
What is hex #BB8987 Color?
The color name of hex code #BB8987 is Rosy Brown. The RGB values are (187, 137, 135) which means it is composed of
41% red, 30% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:27 Y:28 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BB8987 has a hue of 2°, 28% 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 #BB8987 Color Codes
| Color Name | Rosy Brown |
| RGB Values | (187, 137, 135) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 27%, 28%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (2°, 28%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #447678 [Hooker's Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7613 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #87B9BB [Pewter Blue] |
| #BB8987 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Hex #BB8987 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BB8987 is #87B9BB which is called Pewter Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BB8987 color is offered by #87B9BB. 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 #BB8987 are #BBA387 and #BB879F, called Pale Taupe and Opera Mauve, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BB8987 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 #BB8987 are #87BBA3 (Eton Blue) and #879FBB (Pewter Blue). 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
#BB8987 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #87BB89 (Dark Sea Green) and #8987BB (Ube) along with #BB8987, 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 #BB8987 has #87BB89 (Dark Sea Green), #87B9BB (Pewter Blue) and #BB87B9 (African Violet). 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 #BB8987 contains #9FBB87 (Dark Sea Green), #87B9BB (Pewter Blue) and #A387BB (African Violet). 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 #BB8987 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BB8987 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 BB8987 Color
Tints
C9A19F- CFACAB
- D6B8B7
- DDC4C3
- E4D0CF
- EBDCDB
- F1E7E7
- F8F3F3
Tones
- AF8786
- A98685
- A38584
- 9E8584
- 988483
- 928382
- 8C8281
- 868181
Shades
- 966E6C
- 83605F
- 705251
- 5E4544
- 4B3736
- 382929
- 251B1B
- 130E0E
#BB8987 Color Patterns
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#BB8987 Gingham Checks
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#BB8987 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BB8987 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BB8987 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BB8987 Leaves Pattern
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#BB8987 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BB8987 Trellis Pattern
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#BB8987 Plaid Pattern
#BB8987 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
