#BCB299 Color Information

Hex color code: #BCB299

#BCB299 is a soft orange color. In RGB it is (188, 178, 153), and in HSL it is (43°, 21%, 67%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#BCB299

RGB

188, 178, 153

HSL

43°, 21%, 67%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 19%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BCB299;
background-color: #BCB299;
border-color: #BCB299;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BCB299;
border: 2px solid #BCB299;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BCB299]
text-[#BCB299]
border-[#BCB299]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BCB299]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BCB299, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BCB299; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BCB299; 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 #BCB299; background-color: #BCB29915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BCB29920; border-left: 4px solid #BCB299; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BCB299; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BCB299 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 178, 153

Red: 188 / Green: 178 / Blue: 153

HSL

43°, 21%, 67%

Hue: 43° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 19%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 19% / Key: 26%

What color is #BCB299?

#BCB299 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

99A3BD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BCB299 to RGB:

rgb(188, 178, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BCB299 to HSL:

hsl(43, 21%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BCB299 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 5%, 19%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #BCB299 has RGB (188, 178, 153) and HSL (43°, 21%, 67%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BCB299 is #99A3BD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BDA199.

Use #BCB299 in CSS: color: #BCB299 or background-color: #BCB299. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BCB299

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.97:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCB299?

#BCB299 is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BCB299?

#BCB299 in RGB is (188, 178, 153) - 188 red, 178 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #BCB299 in CSS?

Use #BCB299 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BCB299?

#99A3BD (complementary), #BDA199 (analogous), and #9E906B (lighter shade) work well with #BCB299.