Caramel Coating color: hex code #BB7711
Caramel Coating has the hex code #BB7711. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 46.7% green and 6.7% blue (187, 119, 17).
Its hue angle is 36°, with 83% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 36% magenta, 91% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.76:1).
Caramel Coating (#BB7711) color codes
| HEX | #BB7711 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 119, 17) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 46.7%, 6.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 83%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(36, 91%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 36%, 91%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.89, 19.6, 59.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.89, 62.37, 71.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.194, 23.802, 3.692) | |
| Decimal | 12285713 | |
| Short hex | #B71 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Caramel Coating, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BB7711 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.76:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #BB7711 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.76:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BB7711 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8e7c00Protanopia
no red cones#9e8c15Deuteranopia
no green cones#cd6666Tritanopia
no blue cones#868686Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bb7711; }
.text { color: #bb7711; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bb7711; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 119 17 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bb7711, #aabb11); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Copper.
See #BB7711 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BB7711?
- #BB7711 is a vivid orange known as Caramel Coating. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Caramel Coating?
- The RGB value is 187, 119, 17: 187 red, 119 green and 17 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Caramel Coating?
- The complementary color is #1155BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BB7711?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.76:1 and white text 3.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.