#BC554E Color Information

Hex color code: #BC554E

A soft red shade, #BC554E appears as (188, 85, 78) in RGB and (4°, 45%, 52%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:

Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#BC554E

RGB

188, 85, 78

HSL

4°, 45%, 52%

CMYK

0%, 55%, 59%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC554E;
background-color: #BC554E;
border-color: #BC554E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC554E;
border: 2px solid #BC554E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC554E]
text-[#BC554E]
border-[#BC554E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC554E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC554E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC554E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC554E; 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 #BC554E; background-color: #BC554E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC554E20; border-left: 4px solid #BC554E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC554E; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC554E in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 85, 78

Red: 188 / Green: 85 / Blue: 78

HSL

4°, 45%, 52%

Hue: 4° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

0%, 55%, 59%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 55% / Yellow: 59% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC554E?

#BC554E is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4EB4BC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC554E to RGB:

rgb(188, 85, 78)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC554E to HSL:

hsl(4, 45%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC554E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 55%, 59%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate red tone, #BC554E has RGB (188, 85, 78) and HSL (4°, 45%, 52%). 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 #BC554E is #4EB4BC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC4E7D.

Use #BC554E in CSS: color: #BC554E or background-color: #BC554E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC554E

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC554E?

#BC554E is a delicate red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC554E?

#BC554E in RGB is (188, 85, 78) - 188 red, 85 green, and 78 blue.

How to use #BC554E in CSS?

Use #BC554E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC554E?

#4EB4BC (complementary), #BC4E7D (analogous), and #893A34 (lighter shade) work well with #BC554E.