#BC9C9A Color Information

Hex color code: #BC9C9A

The hex color #BC9C9A is a delicate red with RGB values of (188, 156, 154) and HSL of (4°, 20%, 67%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#BC9C9A

RGB

188, 156, 154

HSL

4°, 20%, 67%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 18%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC9C9A;
background-color: #BC9C9A;
border-color: #BC9C9A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC9C9A;
border: 2px solid #BC9C9A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC9C9A]
text-[#BC9C9A]
border-[#BC9C9A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC9C9A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC9C9A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC9C9A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC9C9A; 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 #BC9C9A; background-color: #BC9C9A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC9C9A20; border-left: 4px solid #BC9C9A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC9C9A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC9C9A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 156, 154

Red: 188 / Green: 156 / Blue: 154

HSL

4°, 20%, 67%

Hue: 4° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 18%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 18% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC9C9A?

#BC9C9A is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9AB9BC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC9C9A to RGB:

rgb(188, 156, 154)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC9C9A to HSL:

hsl(4, 20%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC9C9A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 17%, 18%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #BC9C9A has RGB (188, 156, 154) and HSL (4°, 20%, 67%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC9C9A is #9AB9BC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC9AA9.

Use #BC9C9A in CSS: color: #BC9C9A or background-color: #BC9C9A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC9C9A

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9C9A?

#BC9C9A is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC9C9A?

#BC9C9A in RGB is (188, 156, 154) - 188 red, 156 green, and 154 blue.

How to use #BC9C9A in CSS?

Use #BC9C9A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC9C9A?

#9AB9BC (complementary), #BC9AA9 (analogous), and #9D6F6C (lighter shade) work well with #BC9C9A.