#BC9A9D Color Information

Hex color code: #BC9A9D

A subtle red shade, #BC9A9D appears as (188, 154, 157) in RGB and (355°, 20%, 67%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#BC9A9D

RGB

188, 154, 157

HSL

355°, 20%, 67%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 16%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC9A9D;
background-color: #BC9A9D;
border-color: #BC9A9D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC9A9D;
border: 2px solid #BC9A9D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC9A9D]
text-[#BC9A9D]
border-[#BC9A9D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC9A9D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC9A9D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC9A9D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC9A9D; 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 #BC9A9D; background-color: #BC9A9D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC9A9D20; border-left: 4px solid #BC9A9D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC9A9D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC9A9D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 154, 157

Red: 188 / Green: 154 / Blue: 157

HSL

355°, 20%, 67%

Hue: 355° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 16%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 16% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC9A9D?

#BC9A9D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9ABCB9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC9A9D to RGB:

rgb(188, 154, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC9A9D to HSL:

hsl(355, 20%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC9A9D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 16%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #BC9A9D has RGB (188, 154, 157) and HSL (355°, 20%, 67%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC9A9D is #9ABCB9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC9AAE.

Use #BC9A9D in CSS: color: #BC9A9D or background-color: #BC9A9D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC9A9D

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.25:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9A9D?

#BC9A9D is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC9A9D?

#BC9A9D in RGB is (188, 154, 157) - 188 red, 154 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #BC9A9D in CSS?

Use #BC9A9D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC9A9D?

#9ABCB9 (complementary), #BC9AAE (analogous), and #9D6C70 (lighter shade) work well with #BC9A9D.