#BC9171 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC9171

The hex color #BC9171 is a gentle orange with RGB values of (188, 145, 113) and HSL of (26°, 36%, 59%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#BC9171

RGB

188, 145, 113

HSL

26°, 36%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 40%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC9171;
background-color: #BC9171;
border-color: #BC9171;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC9171;
border: 2px solid #BC9171;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC9171]
text-[#BC9171]
border-[#BC9171]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC9171]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC9171, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC9171; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC9171; 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 #BC9171; background-color: #BC917115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC917120; border-left: 4px solid #BC9171; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BC9171; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC9171 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 145, 113

Red: 188 / Green: 145 / Blue: 113

HSL

26°, 36%, 59%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 40%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 40% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC9171?

#BC9171 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

719BBC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC9171 to RGB:

rgb(188, 145, 113)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC9171 to HSL:

hsl(26, 36%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC9171 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 23%, 40%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #BC9171 has RGB (188, 145, 113) and HSL (26°, 36%, 59%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC9171 is #719BBC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC7176.

Use #BC9171 in CSS: color: #BC9171 or background-color: #BC9171. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC9171

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.43:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9171?

#BC9171 is a gentle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC9171?

#BC9171 in RGB is (188, 145, 113) - 188 red, 145 green, and 113 blue.

How to use #BC9171 in CSS?

Use #BC9171 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC9171?

#719BBC (complementary), #BC7176 (analogous), and #996B48 (lighter shade) work well with #BC9171.