#BC496F Color Information

Hex color code: #BC496F

The hex color #BC496F is a soft magenta with RGB values of (188, 73, 111) and HSL of (340°, 46%, 51%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#BC496F

RGB

188, 73, 111

HSL

340°, 46%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 41%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC496F;
background-color: #BC496F;
border-color: #BC496F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC496F;
border: 2px solid #BC496F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC496F]
text-[#BC496F]
border-[#BC496F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC496F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC496F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC496F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC496F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BC496F; background-color: #BC496F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC496F20; border-left: 4px solid #BC496F; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BC496F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC496F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 73, 111

Red: 188 / Green: 73 / Blue: 111

HSL

340°, 46%, 51%

Hue: 340° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 41%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 61% / Yellow: 41% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC496F?

#BC496F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

49BC95

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC496F to RGB:

rgb(188, 73, 111)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC496F to HSL:

hsl(340, 46%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC496F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 61%, 41%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate magenta tone, #BC496F has RGB (188, 73, 111) and HSL (340°, 46%, 51%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC496F is #49BC95, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC49A8.

Use #BC496F in CSS: color: #BC496F or background-color: #BC496F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC496F

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.32:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC496F?

#BC496F is a delicate magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC496F?

#BC496F in RGB is (188, 73, 111) - 188 red, 73 green, and 111 blue.

How to use #BC496F in CSS?

Use #BC496F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC496F?

#49BC95 (complementary), #BC49A8 (analogous), and #86324E (lighter shade) work well with #BC496F.