1. browns
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Obscure Orange

Color Obscure Orange brown (#bb5500):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Obscure Orange brown (#bb5500):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Obscure Orange / #bb5500

The HTML HEX code is #bb5500. The corresponding color name is "Obscure Orange". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 187%, Green (G): 85%, Blue (B): 0%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 55%, Yellow (Y):100%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #bb5500 has a hue of 27°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 37%. The HSV representation is 27° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 38, and b* (blue to yellow) = 58. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 17, Z: 2. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4149, U (chrominance) = -0.2042, and V (chrominance) = 0.2793.

The decimal value of the color is 12276992. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6600. Variations of the colour are #FF8624 for a 20% lighter version and #572700 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bb5500, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1726 Kelvin (1726K).

The approximate wavelength of #bb5500 is around 646.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Obscure Orange (Hex: #bb5500): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Obscure Orange (#bb5500) is a fiery hue that resembles the glowing embers of a bonfire at dusk. Its warm intensity evokes the essence of a summer sunset, radiating a captivating energy. Similar to the flickering flames, Obscure Orange exudes a vibrant and dynamic presence, capturing attention effortlessly. This distinct color can be found in a variety of natural elements, such as the vivid petals of marigold flowers, the sun-kissed skin of a ripe mango, or the magnificent hues of a mesmerizing autumnal landscape.

Tints and Shades of #bb5500 HEX color (Obscure Orange)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #bb5500, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EED5BF
• #DDAA80
• #CC8040
• #bb5500
• #8C4000
• #5E2B00
• #2F1500
• #000000

Tones of Obscure Orange (#bb5500 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bb5500, #a36633 is the less saturated color, while #bb5500 is the most saturated one.

• #a36633
• #a96226
• #af5e1a
• #b5590d
• #bb5500
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bb5500;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bb5500; }

.text {color:#bb5500;}

.background {background-color:#bb5500;}

.border {border:1px solid #bb5500;}