#BC8B6C Color Information

Hex color code: #BC8B6C

The hex color #BC8B6C is a soft orange with RGB values of (188, 139, 108) and HSL of (23°, 37%, 58%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#BC8B6C

RGB

188, 139, 108

HSL

23°, 37%, 58%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 43%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC8B6C;
background-color: #BC8B6C;
border-color: #BC8B6C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC8B6C;
border: 2px solid #BC8B6C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC8B6C]
text-[#BC8B6C]
border-[#BC8B6C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC8B6C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC8B6C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC8B6C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC8B6C; 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 #BC8B6C; background-color: #BC8B6C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC8B6C20; border-left: 4px solid #BC8B6C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC8B6C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC8B6C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 139, 108

Red: 188 / Green: 139 / Blue: 108

HSL

23°, 37%, 58%

Hue: 23° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 43%, 26%

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

What color is #BC8B6C?

#BC8B6C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6C9DBC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC8B6C to RGB:

rgb(188, 139, 108)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC8B6C to HSL:

hsl(23, 37%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC8B6C to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #BC8B6C has RGB (188, 139, 108) and HSL (23°, 37%, 58%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC8B6C is #6C9DBC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC6C76.

Use #BC8B6C in CSS: color: #BC8B6C or background-color: #BC8B6C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC8B6C

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.05:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC8B6C?

#BC8B6C is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC8B6C?

#BC8B6C in RGB is (188, 139, 108) - 188 red, 139 green, and 108 blue.

How to use #BC8B6C in CSS?

Use #BC8B6C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC8B6C?

#6C9DBC (complementary), #BC6C76 (analogous), and #966445 (lighter shade) work well with #BC8B6C.