#BCAD9F Color Information

Hex color code: #BCAD9F

The hex color #BCAD9F is a muted orange with RGB values of (188, 173, 159) and HSL of (29°, 18%, 68%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameTan
HEX
#BCAD9F
RGB
188, 173, 159
HSL
29°, 18%, 68%
CMYK
0%, 8%, 15%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BCAD9F;
background-color: #BCAD9F;
border-color: #BCAD9F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BCAD9F;
border: 2px solid #BCAD9F;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BCAD9F]
text-[#BCAD9F]
border-[#BCAD9F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BCAD9F]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BCAD9F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BCAD9F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BCAD9F; 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 #BCAD9F; background-color: #BCAD9F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BCAD9F20; border-left: 4px solid #BCAD9F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BCAD9F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BCAD9F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 173, 159

Red: 188 / Green: 173 / Blue: 159

HSL

29°, 18%, 68%

Hue: 29° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 8%, 15%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 15% / Key: 26%

What color is #BCAD9F?

#BCAD9F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BCAD9F to RGB:

rgb(188, 173, 159)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BCAD9F to HSL:

hsl(29, 18%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BCAD9F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #BCAD9F has RGB (188, 173, 159) and HSL (29°, 18%, 68%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BCAD9F is #9FAEBC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC9F9F.

Use #BCAD9F in CSS: color: #BCAD9F or background-color: #BCAD9F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BCAD9F

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.62:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCAD9F?

#BCAD9F is a muted orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BCAD9F?

#BCAD9F in RGB is (188, 173, 159) - 188 red, 173 green, and 159 blue.

How to use #BCAD9F in CSS?

Use #BCAD9F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BCAD9F?

#9FAEBC (complementary), #BC9F9F (analogous), and #9D8672 (lighter shade) work well with #BCAD9F.