Bolognese
Also known as: Beef Bourguignon , Copper Hopper , Mahogany , Brick Orange
Bolognese brings a friendly and enthusiastic feel to a palette. This rich orange suits children's products and fitness brands. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Bolognese maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 5.33:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Bolognese color codes
- HEX
- #BB4400
- RGB
- rgb(187, 68, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 68, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 100%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 100%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 64%, 100%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(45.9 47.2 57.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.5% 0.166 41.6)
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 7.3
- RAL 2001: Red orange #BE4E20 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Bolognese works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bolognese
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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 Bolognese 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 5.33:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.94:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bolognese background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bolognese
Bolognese with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bolognese
Bolognese triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mahogany #C04000 · ΔE 1.5
- Red Panda #C34B1B · ΔE 3.6
- Pepperoni #AA4400 · ΔE 3.7
- Donkey Kong #AB4210 · ΔE 3.7
- Roland-Garros #BB5522 · ΔE 4.3
- Fire Bolt #CC4411 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bolognese is closest to Celestial .
FAQ
Bolognese FAQs
What color is Bolognese?
Bolognese is a dark orange with the hex code #BB4400. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 100% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bolognese?
The hex code for Bolognese is #BB4400. In RGB it's rgb(187, 68, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 64%, 100%, 27%).
What colors go well with Bolognese?
Bolognese pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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