#BC873C Color Information

Hex color code: #BC873C

The hex color #BC873C is a balanced orange with RGB values of (188, 135, 60) and HSL of (35°, 52%, 49%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NamePeru

HEX

#BC873C

RGB

188, 135, 60

HSL

35°, 52%, 49%

CMYK

0%, 28%, 68%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC873C;
background-color: #BC873C;
border-color: #BC873C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC873C;
border: 2px solid #BC873C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC873C]
text-[#BC873C]
border-[#BC873C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC873C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC873C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC873C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC873C; 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 #BC873C; background-color: #BC873C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC873C20; border-left: 4px solid #BC873C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC873C; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC873C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 135, 60

Red: 188 / Green: 135 / Blue: 60

HSL

35°, 52%, 49%

Hue: 35° / Saturation: 52% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 28%, 68%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 68% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC873C?

#BC873C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

3C72BE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC873C to RGB:

rgb(188, 135, 60)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC873C to HSL:

hsl(35, 52%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC873C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 28%, 68%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced orange tone, #BC873C has RGB (188, 135, 60) and HSL (35°, 52%, 49%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC873C is #3C72BE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BE473C.

Use #BC873C in CSS: color: #BC873C or background-color: #BC873C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC873C

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.67:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC873C?

#BC873C is a balanced orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BC873C?

#BC873C in RGB is (188, 135, 60) - 188 red, 135 green, and 60 blue.

How to use #BC873C in CSS?

Use #BC873C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC873C?

#3C72BE (complementary), #BE473C (analogous), and #845E2A (lighter shade) work well with #BC873C.