#BC8B71 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC8B71

The hex color #BC8B71 is a subtle orange with RGB values of (188, 139, 113) and HSL of (21°, 36%, 59%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#BC8B71

RGB

188, 139, 113

HSL

21°, 36%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 40%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC8B71;
background-color: #BC8B71;
border-color: #BC8B71;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC8B71;
border: 2px solid #BC8B71;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC8B71]
text-[#BC8B71]
border-[#BC8B71]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC8B71]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC8B71, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC8B71; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC8B71; 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 #BC8B71; background-color: #BC8B7115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC8B7120; border-left: 4px solid #BC8B71; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC8B71; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC8B71 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 139, 113

Red: 188 / Green: 139 / Blue: 113

HSL

21°, 36%, 59%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 40%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 26% / Yellow: 40% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC8B71?

#BC8B71 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

71A2BC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC8B71 to RGB:

rgb(188, 139, 113)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC8B71 to HSL:

hsl(21, 36%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC8B71 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 26%, 40%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#BC8B71 is a pastel orange color with RGB values of 188, 139, 113 and HSL of 21°, 36%, 59%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC8B71 is #71A2BC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC717C.

Use #BC8B71 in CSS: color: #BC8B71 or background-color: #BC8B71. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC8B71

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.07:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC8B71?

#BC8B71 is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC8B71?

#BC8B71 in RGB is (188, 139, 113) - 188 red, 139 green, and 113 blue.

How to use #BC8B71 in CSS?

Use #BC8B71 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC8B71?

#71A2BC (complementary), #BC717C (analogous), and #996448 (lighter shade) work well with #BC8B71.