#BC7524 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC7524

The hex color #BC7524 is a muted orange with RGB values of (188, 117, 36) and HSL of (32°, 68%, 44%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameChocolate
HEX
#BC7524
RGB
188, 117, 36
HSL
32°, 68%, 44%
CMYK
0%, 38%, 81%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BC7524;
background-color: #BC7524;
border-color: #BC7524;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC7524;
border: 2px solid #BC7524;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BC7524]
text-[#BC7524]
border-[#BC7524]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC7524]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC7524, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC7524; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BC7524; 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 #BC7524; background-color: #BC752415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BC752420; border-left: 4px solid #BC7524; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC7524; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC7524 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 117, 36

Red: 188 / Green: 117 / Blue: 36

HSL

32°, 68%, 44%

Hue: 32° / Saturation: 68% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 81%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 81% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC7524?

#BC7524 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #BC7524 to RGB:

rgb(188, 117, 36)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC7524 to HSL:

hsl(32, 68%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC7524 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 38%, 81%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #BC7524 has RGB (188, 117, 36) and HSL (32°, 68%, 44%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC7524 is #246BBC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC2924.

Use #BC7524 in CSS: color: #BC7524 or background-color: #BC7524. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC7524

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.71:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC7524?

#BC7524 is a muted orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BC7524?

#BC7524 in RGB is (188, 117, 36) - 188 red, 117 green, and 36 blue.

How to use #BC7524 in CSS?

Use #BC7524 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC7524?

#246BBC (complementary), #BC2924 (analogous), and #7C4D18 (lighter shade) work well with #BC7524.