Bangalore
Also known as: Green Olive Pit, Bamboo Screen, Pavlova, Oat Field
A gentle orange with a friendly and enthusiastic character, Bangalore works beautifully for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.22:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Bangalore color codes
- HEX
- #BBAA88
- RGB
- rgb(187, 170, 136)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 170, 136, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 27%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 27%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(70.4 2.4 20.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.4% 0.051 84.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 1001 — Beige#D0B084 · ΔE 5.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Bangalore works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bangalore
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bangalore by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.28:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.22:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bangalore background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bangalore
Bangalore with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bangalore
Bangalore triad
Similar colors
- Khaki#C3B091 · ΔE 2.4
- Croissant#C4AB86 · ΔE 3.1
- Taupe#B9A281 · ΔE 3.4
- Coffee Diva#BEA88D · ΔE 3.9
- Nettle#BBAC7D · ΔE 4.0
- Pony#C6AA81 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bangalore is closest to Old World.
Bangalore FAQs
What color is Bangalore?
Bangalore is a medium orange with the hex code #BBAA88. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 27% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bangalore?
The hex code for Bangalore is #BBAA88. In RGB it's rgb(187, 170, 136), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 27%).
What colors go well with Bangalore?
Bangalore pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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