#BD9999 Color Information

Hex color code: #BD9999

#BD9999 is a pastel red color. In RGB it is (189, 153, 153), and in HSL it is (0°, 21%, 67%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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HEX

#BD9999

RGB

189, 153, 153

HSL

0°, 21%, 67%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 19%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BD9999;
background-color: #BD9999;
border-color: #BD9999;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BD9999;
border: 2px solid #BD9999;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BD9999]
text-[#BD9999]
border-[#BD9999]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BD9999]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BD9999, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BD9999; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BD9999; 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 #BD9999; background-color: #BD999915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BD999920; border-left: 4px solid #BD9999; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BD9999; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BD9999 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

189, 153, 153

Red: 189 / Green: 153 / Blue: 153

HSL

0°, 21%, 67%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 19%, 26%

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

What color is #BD9999?

#BD9999 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

99BDBD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BD9999 to RGB:

rgb(189, 153, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BD9999 to HSL:

hsl(0, 21%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BD9999 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#BD9999 is a soft red color with RGB values of 189, 153, 153 and HSL of 0°, 21%, 67%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BD9999 is #99BDBD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BD99AB.

Use #BD9999 in CSS: color: #BD9999 or background-color: #BD9999. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BD9999

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.18:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD9999?

#BD9999 is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BD9999?

#BD9999 in RGB is (189, 153, 153) - 189 red, 153 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #BD9999 in CSS?

Use #BD9999 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BD9999?

#99BDBD (complementary), #BD99AB (analogous), and #9E6B6B (lighter shade) work well with #BD9999.