#BC5215 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC5215

The hex color #BC5215 is a eye-catching orange with RGB values of (188, 82, 21) and HSL of (22°, 80%, 41%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#BC5215

RGB

188, 82, 21

HSL

22°, 80%, 41%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 89%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC5215;
background-color: #BC5215;
border-color: #BC5215;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC5215;
border: 2px solid #BC5215;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC5215]
text-[#BC5215]
border-[#BC5215]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC5215]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC5215, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC5215; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC5215; 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 #BC5215; background-color: #BC521515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC521520; border-left: 4px solid #BC5215; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC5215; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC5215 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 82, 21

Red: 188 / Green: 82 / Blue: 21

HSL

22°, 80%, 41%

Hue: 22° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 89%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 89% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC5215?

#BC5215 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

157FBC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC5215 to RGB:

rgb(188, 82, 21)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC5215 to HSL:

hsl(22, 80%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC5215 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 56%, 89%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#BC5215 is a striking orange color with RGB values of 188, 82, 21 and HSL of 22°, 80%, 41%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC5215 is #157FBC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC152B.

Use #BC5215 in CSS: color: #BC5215 or background-color: #BC5215. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC5215

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.36:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC5215?

#BC5215 is a striking orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC5215?

#BC5215 in RGB is (188, 82, 21) - 188 red, 82 green, and 21 blue.

How to use #BC5215 in CSS?

Use #BC5215 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC5215?

#157FBC (complementary), #BC152B (analogous), and #77340D (lighter shade) work well with #BC5215.