#BC856C Color Information

Hex color code: #BC856C

The hex color #BC856C is a pastel orange with RGB values of (188, 133, 108) and HSL of (19°, 37%, 58%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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HEX

#BC856C

RGB

188, 133, 108

HSL

19°, 37%, 58%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 43%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC856C;
background-color: #BC856C;
border-color: #BC856C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC856C;
border: 2px solid #BC856C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC856C]
text-[#BC856C]
border-[#BC856C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC856C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC856C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC856C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC856C; 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 #BC856C; background-color: #BC856C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC856C20; border-left: 4px solid #BC856C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC856C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC856C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 133, 108

Red: 188 / Green: 133 / Blue: 108

HSL

19°, 37%, 58%

Hue: 19° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 43%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 29% / Yellow: 43% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC856C?

#BC856C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6CA2BC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC856C to RGB:

rgb(188, 133, 108)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC856C to HSL:

hsl(19, 37%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC856C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 29%, 43%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #BC856C has RGB (188, 133, 108) and HSL (19°, 37%, 58%). 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 #BC856C is #6CA2BC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC6C7B.

Use #BC856C in CSS: color: #BC856C or background-color: #BC856C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC856C

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.71:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC856C?

#BC856C is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC856C?

#BC856C in RGB is (188, 133, 108) - 188 red, 133 green, and 108 blue.

How to use #BC856C in CSS?

Use #BC856C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC856C?

#6CA2BC (complementary), #BC6C7B (analogous), and #965F45 (lighter shade) work well with #BC856C.