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#BB2649 color code is #BB2649. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bb2649.

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#BB2649 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BB2649 is 0.1243. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.02:1 against white and 3.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BB2649 on white6.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
#BB2649 on black3.49:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #BB26496.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #BB26493.49:1AA Large

#BB2649 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BB2649?+
The hex code for #BB2649 is #BB2649. In RGB it's rgb(187, 38, 73), and in HSL it's hsl(346, 66%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #BB2649?+
#BB2649 in RGB is (187, 38, 73). Written in CSS: rgb(187, 38, 73).
What is the CMYK value of #BB2649?+
#BB2649 converts to CMYK(0%, 80%, 61%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BB2649.
Is #bb2649 a warm or cool color?+
#BB2649 (#BB2649) is a warm red — its hue sits at 346° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bb2649 belong to?+
#BB2649 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 346°, 66%, 44% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #bb2649 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BB2649 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.02:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bb2649?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BB2649 (#BB2649) is 18-1750 Viva Magenta, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BB2649 in design

Practical guidance for using #bb2649 (#BB2649) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #BB2649 (#BB2649) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #bb2649 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BB2649 (#BB2649) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BB2649 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #bb2649 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BB2649 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.