#BC959D Color Information

Hex color code: #BC959D

A delicate red shade, #BC959D appears as (188, 149, 157) in RGB and (348°, 23%, 66%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#BC959D

RGB

188, 149, 157

HSL

348°, 23%, 66%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 16%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC959D;
background-color: #BC959D;
border-color: #BC959D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC959D;
border: 2px solid #BC959D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC959D]
text-[#BC959D]
border-[#BC959D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC959D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC959D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC959D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC959D; 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 #BC959D; background-color: #BC959D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC959D20; border-left: 4px solid #BC959D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC959D; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC959D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 149, 157

Red: 188 / Green: 149 / Blue: 157

HSL

348°, 23%, 66%

Hue: 348° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 16%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 16% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC959D?

#BC959D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

94BCB4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC959D to RGB:

rgb(188, 149, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC959D to HSL:

hsl(348, 23%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC959D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 21%, 16%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #BC959D has RGB (188, 149, 157) and HSL (348°, 23%, 66%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC959D is #94BCB4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC94B0.

Use #BC959D in CSS: color: #BC959D or background-color: #BC959D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC959D

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.92:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC959D?

#BC959D is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC959D?

#BC959D in RGB is (188, 149, 157) - 188 red, 149 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #BC959D in CSS?

Use #BC959D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC959D?

#94BCB4 (complementary), #BC94B0 (analogous), and #9F6571 (lighter shade) work well with #BC959D.