Her Velour color: hex code #BB5F62
Her Velour has the hex code #BB5F62. It is a desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 37.3% green and 38.4% blue (187, 95, 98).
Its hue angle is 358°, with 40% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 49% magenta, 48% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.93:1).
Her Velour (#BB5F62) color codes
| HEX | #BB5F62 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 95, 98) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 37.3%, 38.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(358, 40%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(358, 49%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 49%, 48%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.42, 37.23, 15.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.42, 40.31, 22.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.792, 19.634, 13.932) | |
| Decimal | 12279650 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Her Velour, 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 #BB5F62 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #BB5F62 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.93:1 | 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 #BB5F62 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#736f62Protanopia
no red cones#8a8260Deuteranopia
no green cones#ca5361Tritanopia
no blue cones#7a7a7aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bb5f62; }
.text { color: #bb5f62; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bb5f62; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 95 98 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bb5f62, #bb8a5f); }Similar colors
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See #BB5F62 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BB5F62?
- #BB5F62 is a desaturated red known as Her Velour. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Her Velour?
- The RGB value is 187, 95, 98: 187 red, 95 green and 98 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Her Velour?
- The complementary color is #5FBBB8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BB5F62?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.93:1 and white text 4.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.