#BC6F74 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC6F74

The hex color #BC6F74 is a gentle red with RGB values of (188, 111, 116) and HSL of (356°, 36%, 59%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#BC6F74

RGB

188, 111, 116

HSL

356°, 36%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 41%, 38%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC6F74;
background-color: #BC6F74;
border-color: #BC6F74;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC6F74;
border: 2px solid #BC6F74;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC6F74]
text-[#BC6F74]
border-[#BC6F74]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC6F74]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC6F74, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC6F74; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC6F74; 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 #BC6F74; background-color: #BC6F7415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC6F7420; border-left: 4px solid #BC6F74; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC6F74; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC6F74 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 111, 116

Red: 188 / Green: 111 / Blue: 116

HSL

356°, 36%, 59%

Hue: 356° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 41%, 38%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 41% / Yellow: 38% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC6F74?

#BC6F74 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

71BCB7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC6F74 to RGB:

rgb(188, 111, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC6F74 to HSL:

hsl(356, 36%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC6F74 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 41%, 38%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #BC6F74 has RGB (188, 111, 116) and HSL (356°, 36%, 59%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC6F74 is #71BCB7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC719B.

Use #BC6F74 in CSS: color: #BC6F74 or background-color: #BC6F74. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC6F74

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.66:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC6F74?

#BC6F74 is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC6F74?

#BC6F74 in RGB is (188, 111, 116) - 188 red, 111 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #BC6F74 in CSS?

Use #BC6F74 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC6F74?

#71BCB7 (complementary), #BC719B (analogous), and #99484D (lighter shade) work well with #BC6F74.