Bloodhound
Also known as: Orange Rufous , Obscure Orange , Rust Orange , Crustose Lichen
Expect friendly and enthusiastic associations from Bloodhound, a medium orange suited to children's products and fitness brands. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.75:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Bloodhound color codes
- HEX
- #BB5511
- RGB
- rgb(187, 85, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 85, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 83%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 91%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 55%, 91%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(49.0 39.7 54.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.9% 0.150 47.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 2001: Red orange #BE4E20 · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Bloodhound works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bloodhound
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Bloodhound by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.75:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bloodhound background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bloodhound
Bloodhound with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bloodhound
Bloodhound triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dark Orange #C65102 · ΔE 2.4
- Titian Red #BD5620 · ΔE 2.4
- Roland-Garros #BB5522 · ΔE 2.9
- Autumnal #AD5928 · ΔE 3.8
- Brandy Bear #AA5412 · ΔE 3.9
- Sienna #A9561E · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bloodhound is closest to Bleu Ciel .
FAQ
Bloodhound FAQs
What color is Bloodhound?
Bloodhound is a medium orange with the hex code #BB5511. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bloodhound?
The hex code for Bloodhound is #BB5511. In RGB it's rgb(187, 85, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 55%, 91%, 27%).
What colors go well with Bloodhound?
Bloodhound pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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