Ruddy Brown

HEX: #BB6528 | Modern Palette

On White
4.20:1
FAIL
On Black
5.01:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#BB6528
RGB
187, 101, 40
HSL
24°, 64% ,44%
CMYK
0, 46, 79, 27

About Ruddy Brown

Ruddy Brown (#BB6528) is a color with RGB(187, 101, 40) and HSL(24.9°, 64.8%, 44.5%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #287EBB, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #28BB65 and #6528BB. The name comes from Ruddy Brown (English).

  • HEX: #BB6528
  • RGB: 187, 101, 40
  • HSL: 24.9°, 64.8%, 44.5%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #287EBB
  • Triadic colors: #28BB65, #6528BB
  • The name comes from Ruddy Brown (English).

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Color Palettes

Ruddy Brown #BB6528 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Ruddy Brown #BB6528 pairs with #287EBB as its complementary color, and #28BB65 and #6528BB in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Ruddy Brown #BB6528 moves from dark #150B04 tones through the base color to lighter #FBF1EA tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #86861E
Protanopia #73732A
Tritanopia #BD6060
Achromatopsia #7C7C7C

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruddy Brown (#BB6528) is a color with RGB(187, 101, 40) and HSL(24.9°, 64.8%, 44.5%).

#BB6528 pairs strongly with #287EBB as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#BB6528 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Warm styles.

The name Ruddy Brown is linked to Ruddy Brown from English, meaning A reddish-brown color, often associated with natural earth tones or animal fur..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Ruddy Brown
Meaning A reddish-brown color, often associated with natural earth tones or animal fur.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late Middle English / Early Modern English (for 'ruddy')

History

The word 'ruddy' comes from Old English 'rudig' and is related to 'red'. It historically described a healthy, reddish complexion, often from outdoor work or good health. 'Brown' comes from Old English 'brūn'. The combination 'ruddy brown' is a descriptive compound, not a single etymological unit. Its usage increased as English speakers sought more nuanced ways to describe the vast spectrum of colors, particularly in the context of natural dyes, pigments, and descriptions of nature (e.g., bird plumage, soil). It's a straightforward descriptive term that combines a modifier ('ruddy' indicating a reddish tint) with a base color ('brown').

First Recorded Use

The term 'ruddy' has been used to describe a reddish complexion or color since at least the 14th century. The specific compound 'ruddy brown' likely emerged as descriptive English evolved, becoming more common with the need for precise color descriptions in art, fashion, and natural sciences. While a precise 'first use' date for the compound is difficult to pinpoint without extensive corpus linguistics research, its components are ancient.

Cultural Associations

Ruddy brown evokes natural, earthy, and often rustic imagery. It can be associated with: - **Nature:** Autumn leaves, tree bark, certain types of soil, animal fur (e.g., some deer, foxes). - **Food:** Baked goods, certain spices, roasted meats. - **Crafts/Materials:** Terracotta, unglazed pottery, certain leathers, natural wood stains. - **Art/Fashion:** Often used in palettes for landscapes, rustic themes, or in clothing for its warm, earthy appeal. It's a less intense, more muted alternative to a pure red-brown. It generally carries connotations of warmth, earthiness, and naturalness.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #BB6528;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #BB6528;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #BB6528;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #BB6528,
        #287EBB
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #BB6528,
        #287EBB
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ruddy-brown: #BB6528;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ruddy-brown-r: 187;
$ruddy-brown-g: 101;
$ruddy-brown-b: 40;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $ruddy-brown;
    color: rgba($ruddy-brown-r, $ruddy-brown-g, $ruddy-brown-b, 0.8);
}