#BC5D65 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC5D65

The hex color #BC5D65 is a pastel red with RGB values of (188, 93, 101) and HSL of (355°, 41%, 55%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameIndian Red
HEX
#BC5D65
RGB
188, 93, 101
HSL
355°, 41%, 55%
CMYK
0%, 51%, 46%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BC5D65;
background-color: #BC5D65;
border-color: #BC5D65;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC5D65;
border: 2px solid #BC5D65;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BC5D65]
text-[#BC5D65]
border-[#BC5D65]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC5D65]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC5D65, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC5D65; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BC5D65; color: #000000; }

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 #BC5D65; background-color: #BC5D6515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BC5D6520; border-left: 4px solid #BC5D65; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC5D65; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC5D65 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 93, 101

Red: 188 / Green: 93 / Blue: 101

HSL

355°, 41%, 55%

Hue: 355° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 51%, 46%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 51% / Yellow: 46% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC5D65?

#BC5D65 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC5D65 to RGB:

rgb(188, 93, 101)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC5D65 to HSL:

hsl(355, 41%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC5D65 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 51%, 46%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #BC5D65 has RGB (188, 93, 101) and HSL (355°, 41%, 55%). 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 #BC5D65 is #5DBBB3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BB5D94.

Use #BC5D65 in CSS: color: #BC5D65 or background-color: #BC5D65. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC5D65

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.89:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC5D65?

#BC5D65 is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC5D65?

#BC5D65 in RGB is (188, 93, 101) - 188 red, 93 green, and 101 blue.

How to use #BC5D65 in CSS?

Use #BC5D65 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC5D65?

#5DBBB3 (complementary), #BB5D94 (analogous), and #903C43 (lighter shade) work well with #BC5D65.