#BC9749 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC9749

#BC9749 is a pastel orange color. In RGB it is (188, 151, 73), and in HSL it is (41°, 46%, 51%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#BC9749

RGB

188, 151, 73

HSL

41°, 46%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 61%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC9749;
background-color: #BC9749;
border-color: #BC9749;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC9749;
border: 2px solid #BC9749;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC9749]
text-[#BC9749]
border-[#BC9749]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC9749]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC9749, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC9749; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC9749; 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 #BC9749; background-color: #BC974915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC974920; border-left: 4px solid #BC9749; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC9749; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC9749 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 151, 73

Red: 188 / Green: 151 / Blue: 73

HSL

41°, 46%, 51%

Hue: 41° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 61%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 61% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC9749?

#BC9749 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

496DBC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC9749 to RGB:

rgb(188, 151, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC9749 to HSL:

hsl(41, 46%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC9749 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 61%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate orange tone, #BC9749 has RGB (188, 151, 73) and HSL (41°, 46%, 51%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC9749 is #496DBC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC5E49.

Use #BC9749 in CSS: color: #BC9749 or background-color: #BC9749. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC9749

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.66:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9749?

#BC9749 is a delicate orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BC9749?

#BC9749 in RGB is (188, 151, 73) - 188 red, 151 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #BC9749 in CSS?

Use #BC9749 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC9749?

#496DBC (complementary), #BC5E49 (analogous), and #866B32 (lighter shade) work well with #BC9749.