#BC9979 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC9979

#BC9979 is a pastel orange color. In RGB it is (188, 153, 121), and in HSL it is (29°, 33%, 61%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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HEX

#BC9979

RGB

188, 153, 121

HSL

29°, 33%, 61%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 36%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC9979;
background-color: #BC9979;
border-color: #BC9979;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC9979;
border: 2px solid #BC9979;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC9979]
text-[#BC9979]
border-[#BC9979]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC9979]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC9979, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC9979; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC9979; 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 #BC9979; background-color: #BC997915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC997920; border-left: 4px solid #BC9979; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC9979; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC9979 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 153, 121

Red: 188 / Green: 153 / Blue: 121

HSL

29°, 33%, 61%

Hue: 29° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 36%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 36% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC9979?

#BC9979 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7B9DBC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC9979 to RGB:

rgb(188, 153, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC9979 to HSL:

hsl(29, 33%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC9979 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 19%, 36%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#BC9979 is a subtle orange color with RGB values of 188, 153, 121 and HSL of 29°, 33%, 61%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC9979 is #7B9DBC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC7B7C.

Use #BC9979 in CSS: color: #BC9979 or background-color: #BC9979. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC9979

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.97:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9979?

#BC9979 is a subtle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC9979?

#BC9979 in RGB is (188, 153, 121) - 188 red, 153 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #BC9979 in CSS?

Use #BC9979 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC9979?

#7B9DBC (complementary), #BC7B7C (analogous), and #9C744F (lighter shade) work well with #BC9979.