#BC853D Color Information

Hex color code: #BC853D

#BC853D is a muted orange color. In RGB it is (188, 133, 61), and in HSL it is (34°, 51%, 49%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#BC853D

RGB

188, 133, 61

HSL

34°, 51%, 49%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 68%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC853D;
background-color: #BC853D;
border-color: #BC853D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC853D;
border: 2px solid #BC853D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC853D]
text-[#BC853D]
border-[#BC853D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC853D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC853D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC853D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC853D; 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 #BC853D; background-color: #BC853D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC853D20; border-left: 4px solid #BC853D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC853D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC853D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 133, 61

Red: 188 / Green: 133 / Blue: 61

HSL

34°, 51%, 49%

Hue: 34° / Saturation: 51% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 68%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 29% / Yellow: 68% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC853D?

#BC853D is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

3D74BD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC853D to RGB:

rgb(188, 133, 61)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC853D to HSL:

hsl(34, 51%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC853D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 29%, 68%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #BC853D has RGB (188, 133, 61) and HSL (34°, 51%, 49%). 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 #BC853D is #3D74BD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BD463D.

Use #BC853D in CSS: color: #BC853D or background-color: #BC853D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC853D

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.56:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC853D?

#BC853D is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BC853D?

#BC853D in RGB is (188, 133, 61) - 188 red, 133 green, and 61 blue.

How to use #BC853D in CSS?

Use #BC853D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC853D?

#3D74BD (complementary), #BD463D (analogous), and #835D2A (lighter shade) work well with #BC853D.