#BC835D Color Information

Hex color code: #BC835D

A gentle orange shade, #BC835D appears as (188, 131, 93) in RGB and (24°, 41%, 55%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#BC835D

RGB

188, 131, 93

HSL

24°, 41%, 55%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 51%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC835D;
background-color: #BC835D;
border-color: #BC835D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC835D;
border: 2px solid #BC835D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC835D]
text-[#BC835D]
border-[#BC835D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC835D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC835D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC835D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC835D; 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 #BC835D; background-color: #BC835D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC835D20; border-left: 4px solid #BC835D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC835D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC835D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 131, 93

Red: 188 / Green: 131 / Blue: 93

HSL

24°, 41%, 55%

Hue: 24° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 51%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 51% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC835D?

#BC835D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5D96BB

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC835D to RGB:

rgb(188, 131, 93)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC835D to HSL:

hsl(24, 41%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC835D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 51%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #BC835D has RGB (188, 131, 93) and HSL (24°, 41%, 55%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC835D is #5D96BB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BB5D67.

Use #BC835D in CSS: color: #BC835D or background-color: #BC835D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC835D

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.54:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC835D?

#BC835D is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC835D?

#BC835D in RGB is (188, 131, 93) - 188 red, 131 green, and 93 blue.

How to use #BC835D in CSS?

Use #BC835D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC835D?

#5D96BB (complementary), #BB5D67 (analogous), and #905E3C (lighter shade) work well with #BC835D.