#BC9873 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC9873

#BC9873 is a delicate orange color. In RGB it is (188, 152, 115), and in HSL it is (30°, 35%, 59%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#BC9873

RGB

188, 152, 115

HSL

30°, 35%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 39%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC9873;
background-color: #BC9873;
border-color: #BC9873;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC9873;
border: 2px solid #BC9873;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC9873]
text-[#BC9873]
border-[#BC9873]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC9873]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC9873, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC9873; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC9873; 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 #BC9873; background-color: #BC987315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC987320; border-left: 4px solid #BC9873; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC9873; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC9873 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 152, 115

Red: 188 / Green: 152 / Blue: 115

HSL

30°, 35%, 59%

Hue: 30° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 39%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 39% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC9873?

#BC9873 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7296BB

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC9873 to RGB:

rgb(188, 152, 115)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC9873 to HSL:

hsl(30, 35%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC9873 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 19%, 39%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #BC9873 has RGB (188, 152, 115) and HSL (30°, 35%, 59%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC9873 is #7296BB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BB7272.

Use #BC9873 in CSS: color: #BC9873 or background-color: #BC9873. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC9873

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.88:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9873?

#BC9873 is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BC9873?

#BC9873 in RGB is (188, 152, 115) - 188 red, 152 green, and 115 blue.

How to use #BC9873 in CSS?

Use #BC9873 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC9873?

#7296BB (complementary), #BB7272 (analogous), and #977049 (lighter shade) work well with #BC9873.