#BC9D49 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC9D49

The hex color #BC9D49 is a soft orange with RGB values of (188, 157, 73) and HSL of (44°, 46%, 51%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#BC9D49

RGB

188, 157, 73

HSL

44°, 46%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 61%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC9D49;
background-color: #BC9D49;
border-color: #BC9D49;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC9D49;
border: 2px solid #BC9D49;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC9D49]
text-[#BC9D49]
border-[#BC9D49]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC9D49]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC9D49, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC9D49; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC9D49; 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 #BC9D49; background-color: #BC9D4915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC9D4920; border-left: 4px solid #BC9D49; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC9D49; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC9D49 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 157, 73

Red: 188 / Green: 157 / Blue: 73

HSL

44°, 46%, 51%

Hue: 44° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 61%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 61% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC9D49?

#BC9D49 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4967BC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC9D49 to RGB:

rgb(188, 157, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC9D49 to HSL:

hsl(44, 46%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC9D49 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 16%, 61%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #BC9D49 has RGB (188, 157, 73) and HSL (44°, 46%, 51%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC9D49 is #4967BC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC6349.

Use #BC9D49 in CSS: color: #BC9D49 or background-color: #BC9D49. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC9D49

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.06:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9D49?

#BC9D49 is a soft orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BC9D49?

#BC9D49 in RGB is (188, 157, 73) - 188 red, 157 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #BC9D49 in CSS?

Use #BC9D49 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC9D49?

#4967BC (complementary), #BC6349 (analogous), and #867032 (lighter shade) work well with #BC9D49.