Earth Brown is a
warm light color with the hex code #BB7A77.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
187, 122, 119 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 36%, 27% for print applications.
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Earth Brown
#BB7A77
Earth Brown Color Values
- HEX
- #BB7A77
- RGB
- 187, 122, 119
- HSL
- 3°, 33%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 35, 36, 27
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Earth Brown sits at 3° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 33% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, warm colors like Earth Brown work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Earth Brown in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 35%, 36%, 27% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Earth Brown
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #BB7A77;
--brand-primary-rgb: 187, 122, 119;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BB7A77',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 35%
Y: 36%
K: 27%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(187, 122, 119)
rgba(187, 122, 119, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #BB7A77?
#BB7A77 is Earth Brown, a warm light color with RGB values of 187, 122, 119. It has a hue of 3°, 33%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BB7A77?
The RGB color code for #BB7A77 is rgb(187, 122, 119). This means it contains 187 red,
122 green, and 119 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Earth Brown a warm or cool color?
Earth Brown (#BB7A77) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BB7A77 in CSS?
You can use #BB7A77 in CSS with:
background-color: #BB7A77; or color: #BB7A77; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 122, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 36%, 27%.