Color: #BB997C
#BB997C Color Information
#BB997C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #BB997C. A complement of this color would be #7C9EBB, perceived brightness is 0.63, and the grayscale version is #9B9B9B.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 28°,a saturation of 32%, and a lightness of 61%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 28°, a saturation of 34%, and a value of 73%.
In a RGB color space, #BB997C is composed of 73% red, 60% green and 49% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 34% yellow and 27% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 35.11, x: 0.4086, and y: 0.3896.
Color Code #BB997C
Shades of Color #BB997C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #BB997C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #BB997C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #BB997C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #BB997C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 28°, a saturation of 32%, and a lightness of 61%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 28°, a saturation of 34%, and a value of 73%.
- HEX: #BB997C
- RGB: rgb(187, 153, 124)
- HSL: hsl(28, 32%, 61%)
- HSV: hsv(28, 34%, 73%)
- CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 18.00% magenta, 34.00% yellow, 27.00% black
- XYZ: 36.82, 35.11, 18.18
- Yxy: 35.11, 0.4086, 0.3896
- Hunter Lab: 65.84, 10.00, 20.31
- CIE-Lab: 65.84, 10.00, 20.31
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 36.82, Y: 35.11, Z: 18.18. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 35.11, x: 0.4086, and y: 0.3896.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 65.84, a: 10.00, and b: 20.31. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 65.84, a: 10.00, and b: 20.31.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #BB997C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #BB997C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #BB997C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #BB997C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #BB997C
The complementary color of #BB997C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #BB997C
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #bb997c; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(187, 153, 124); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(187, 153, 124, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(28, 32%, 61%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #bb997c; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #bb997c; }
/* Border color */ .box { border: 4px solid #bb997c; }
/* Text shadow */ h1 { color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #bb997c; }
/* Background with text */ div { background: #bb997c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
HTML Examples of #BB997C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #bb997c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(187, 153, 124); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(187, 153, 124, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(28, 32%, 61%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #bb997c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #bb997c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color --> <div style="border: 4px solid #bb997c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow --> <h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #bb997c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
<!-- Background with text --> <div style="background: #bb997c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> #BB997C </div>
Related Colors of #BB997C
These colors are similar to #BB997C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.