#BC7477 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC7477

The hex color #BC7477 is a pastel red with RGB values of (188, 116, 119) and HSL of (357°, 35%, 60%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#BC7477
RGB
188, 116, 119
HSL
357°, 35%, 60%
CMYK
0%, 38%, 37%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BC7477;
background-color: #BC7477;
border-color: #BC7477;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC7477;
border: 2px solid #BC7477;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BC7477]
text-[#BC7477]
border-[#BC7477]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC7477]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC7477, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC7477; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BC7477; 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 #BC7477; background-color: #BC747715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BC747720; border-left: 4px solid #BC7477; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC7477; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC7477 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 116, 119

Red: 188 / Green: 116 / Blue: 119

HSL

357°, 35%, 60%

Hue: 357° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 37%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 37% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC7477?

#BC7477 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC7477 to RGB:

rgb(188, 116, 119)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC7477 to HSL:

hsl(357, 35%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC7477 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 38%, 37%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#BC7477 is a pastel red color with RGB values of 188, 116, 119 and HSL of 357°, 35%, 60%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC7477 is #75BDB9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BD759D.

Use #BC7477 in CSS: color: #BC7477 or background-color: #BC7477. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC7477

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.90:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC7477?

#BC7477 is a pastel red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC7477?

#BC7477 in RGB is (188, 116, 119) - 188 red, 116 green, and 119 blue.

How to use #BC7477 in CSS?

Use #BC7477 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC7477?

#75BDB9 (complementary), #BD759D (analogous), and #9B4B4F (lighter shade) work well with #BC7477.