Obscure Orange Color – #bb5500: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Obscure Orange color hex code is #bb5500, and it is composed of 73% red, 33% green and 0% blue.
Obscure Orange is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.76:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Obscure Orange color (#bb5500) against light backgrounds.

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Obscure Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Obscure Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bb5500 |
| RGB | rgb(187,85,0) |
| HSL | hsl(27,100%,36.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 55, 100, 27 |
| HSV | 27, 100, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 33, 0 |
| XYZ | 23.7, 17.1, 2 |
| LAB | 48.4, 37.2, 58.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
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