Molten Caramel color: hex code #BB7A39
Molten Caramel has the hex code #BB7A39. It is a moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 47.8% green and 22.4% blue (187, 122, 57).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 53% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 35% magenta, 70% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.96:1).
Molten Caramel (#BB7A39) color codes
| HEX | #BB7A39 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 122, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 47.8%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 53%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 70%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 35%, 70%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.86, 19.4, 44.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.86, 48.88, 66.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.194, 24.782, 7.169) | |
| Decimal | 12286521 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Molten Caramel, 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 #BB7A39 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.96:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #BB7A39 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.96:1 | 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 #BB7A39 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8e7f32Protanopia
no red cones#9e8e3aDeuteranopia
no green cones#cc6b6cTritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bb7a39; }
.text { color: #bb7a39; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bb7a39; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 122 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bb7a39, #bbbb39); }Similar colors
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See #BB7A39 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BB7A39?
- #BB7A39 is a moderate orange known as Molten Caramel. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Molten Caramel?
- The RGB value is 187, 122, 57: 187 red, 122 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Molten Caramel?
- The complementary color is #397ABB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BB7A39?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.96:1 and white text 3.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.