Bourbon

Q: How do I use #BC7329 in CSS?

You can use #BC7329 in CSS with: background-color: #BC7329; or color: #BC7329; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 115, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 78%, 26%.

#BC7329

Bourbon is a warm medium color with the hex code #BC7329. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 115, 41 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 78%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bourbon color values

HEX: #BC7329
RGB: 188, 115, 41
HSL: 30°, 64%, 45%
CMYK: 0, 39, 78, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Bourbon sits at 30° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 64% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Bourbon is rendered as rgb(188, 115, 41), where the red channel dominates at 188, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Bourbon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 39M 78Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Bourbon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC7329;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 115, 41;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC7329',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 78%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 115, 41)
rgba(188, 115, 41, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 30° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BC7329?

#BC7329 is Bourbon, a warm medium color with RGB values of 188, 115, 41. It has a hue of 30°, 64% saturation, and 45% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BC7329?

The RGB color code for #BC7329 is rgb(188, 115, 41). This means it contains 188 red, 115 green, and 41 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Bourbon a warm or cool color?

Bourbon (#BC7329) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BC7329 in CSS?

You can use #BC7329 in CSS with: background-color: #BC7329; or color: #BC7329; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 115, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 78%, 26%.