Information about #BC5BCD color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BC5BCD belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(188, 91, 205) — 73.7% red, 35.7% green, 80.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 7 / 45 / 0 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BC5BCD is a confidently colored magenta that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Medium Orchid (#BA55D3). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rich Lilac (#B666D2) and Matte Fuchsia (#C46DC4).

In RGB terms — rgb(188, 91, 205) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BC5BCD background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #BC5BCD has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BC5BCD color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BC5BCD color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BC5BCD color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BC5BCD color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BC5BCD color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#BC5BCD color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #BC5BCD

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Medium Orchid color link
Medium Orchid

#BA55D3

Rich Lilac color link
Rich Lilac

#B666D2

Matte Fuchsia color link
Matte Fuchsia

#C46DC4

Pinky Purple color link
Pinky Purple

#C94CBE

Julie's Lavender color link
Julie's Lavender

#A767D5

Aesthetic Violet color link
Aesthetic Violet

#C871D2

Rich Lavender color link
Rich Lavender

#A76BCF

Purple Flower color link
Purple Flower

#A74AC7

Brilliant Mulberry color link
Brilliant Mulberry

#C251E7

Brilliant Purple color link
Brilliant Purple

#AF51E7

Pastel Grape color link
Pastel Grape

#A16AD1

Pinkish Purple color link
Pinkish Purple

#D648D7

#BC5BCD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC5BCD
  • RGB188, 91, 205
  • CMYK7, 45, 0, 20
  • HSL291°, 53%, 58%
  • HSL Precise291.053°, 53.271%, 58.039%
  • HSV291°, 56%, 80%
  • HSB291°, 56%, 80%
  • HEX IDBC5BCD
  • DECIMAL ID12344269
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.4%
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