Meteor
Also known as: Copper , Sudan Brown , Fire Lord , Crispy Gingersnap
Expect warm and inviting associations from Meteor, a medium orange suited to friendly UI accents and children's products. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.66:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Meteor color codes
- HEX
- #BB7431
- RGB
- rgb(187, 116, 49)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 116, 49, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 58%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 74%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 38%, 74%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(55.8 24.7 47.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.3% 0.120 60.5)
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: peru #CD853F · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 1011: Brown beige #AF804F · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Meteor works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Meteor
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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 Meteor 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 3.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.66:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Meteor background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Meteor
Meteor with its complement
Soft neighbors of Meteor
Meteor triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Copper #B87333 · ΔE 0.8
- Cajeta #C46D29 · ΔE 3.7
- Inca Gold #AA6D28 · ΔE 4.5
- Butterbeer #AF7934 · ΔE 4.8
- Bourbon #AF6C3E · ΔE 5.6
- Peru #CD853F · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Meteor is closest to Homeworld .
FAQ
Meteor FAQs
What color is Meteor?
Meteor is a medium orange with the hex code #BB7431. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 58% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Meteor?
The hex code for Meteor is #BB7431. In RGB it's rgb(187, 116, 49), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 38%, 74%, 27%).
What colors go well with Meteor?
Meteor pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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