#BC5266 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC5266

#BC5266 is a soft red color. In RGB it is (188, 82, 102), and in HSL it is (349°, 44%, 53%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameIndian Red
HEX
#BC5266
RGB
188, 82, 102
HSL
349°, 44%, 53%
CMYK
0%, 56%, 46%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BC5266;
background-color: #BC5266;
border-color: #BC5266;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC5266;
border: 2px solid #BC5266;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BC5266]
text-[#BC5266]
border-[#BC5266]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC5266]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC5266, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC5266; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BC5266; 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 #BC5266; background-color: #BC526615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BC526620; border-left: 4px solid #BC5266; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC5266; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC5266 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 82, 102

Red: 188 / Green: 82 / Blue: 102

HSL

349°, 44%, 53%

Hue: 349° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 46%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 46% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC5266?

#BC5266 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC5266 to RGB:

rgb(188, 82, 102)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC5266 to HSL:

hsl(349, 44%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC5266 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 56%, 46%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #BC5266 has RGB (188, 82, 102) and HSL (349°, 44%, 53%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC5266 is #52BCA9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC529A.

Use #BC5266 in CSS: color: #BC5266 or background-color: #BC5266. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC5266

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.54:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC5266?

#BC5266 is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC5266?

#BC5266 in RGB is (188, 82, 102) - 188 red, 82 green, and 102 blue.

How to use #BC5266 in CSS?

Use #BC5266 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC5266?

#52BCA9 (complementary), #BC529A (analogous), and #8C3646 (lighter shade) work well with #BC5266.