Bolognese Color – #bb4400: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Bolognese color hex code is #bb4400, and it is composed of 73% red, 27% green and 0% blue.
Bolognese is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.33:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Bolognese color (#bb4400) against light backgrounds.

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Bolognese Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Bolognese, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bb4400 |
| RGB | rgb(187,68,0) |
| HSL | hsl(22,100%,36.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 64, 100, 27 |
| HSV | 22, 100, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 27, 0 |
| XYZ | 22.6, 14.7, 1.6 |
| LAB | 45.2, 45.9, 56.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.33 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.94 (fails WCAG AA) |









