Chocolate

Q: How do I use #BC5D10 in CSS?

You can use #BC5D10 in CSS with: background-color: #BC5D10; or color: #BC5D10; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 93, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 91%, 26%.

#BC5D10

Chocolate is a warm medium color with the hex code #BC5D10. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 93, 16 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 51%, 91%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chocolate Color Values

HEX: #BC5D10
RGB: 188, 93, 16
HSL: 27°, 84%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 51, 91, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chocolate sits at 27° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 84% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Chocolate work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Chocolate in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 51%, 91%, 26% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Chocolate

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC5D10;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 93, 16;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC5D10',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 51%
Y: 91%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 93, 16)
rgba(188, 93, 16, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 27° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC5D10?

#BC5D10 is Chocolate, a warm medium color with RGB values of 188, 93, 16. It has a hue of 27°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BC5D10?

The RGB color code for #BC5D10 is rgb(188, 93, 16). This means it contains 188 red, 93 green, and 16 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chocolate a warm or cool color?

Chocolate (#BC5D10) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BC5D10 in CSS?

You can use #BC5D10 in CSS with: background-color: #BC5D10; or color: #BC5D10; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 93, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 91%, 26%.