Bloodhound
Also known as: Orange Rufous, Obscure Orange, Rust Orange, Crustose Lichen
Bloodhound is what happens when orange turns medium and vivid. The effect is friendly and enthusiastic, made for 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Bloodhound
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.75:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.42:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bloodhound background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Bloodhound
Bloodhound with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bloodhound
Bloodhound triad
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.
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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