Information about #BC9AAC color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BC9AAC is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 154, 172) (73.7% red, 60.4% green, 67.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 6 / 26 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BC9AAC reads as a gently muted pink-red rose and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Designers typically reach for tones like this for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Mesmerise (#B598A3). Slightly further away sit Pastel Purple (#B39EB5) and Lilac Luster (#AE98AA).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 154, 172)), which gives #BC9AAC its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.5:1. #BC9AAC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BC9AAC color variations

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

#BC9AAC color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BC9AAC color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BC9AAC color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BC9AAC 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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#BC9AAC 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 #BC9AAC

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

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

Pastel Purple color link
Pastel Purple

#B39EB5

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Fashion Mauve color link
Fashion Mauve

#B5A8A8

Martini color link
Martini

#B7A8A3

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Heliotrope Gray color link
Heliotrope Gray

#AA98A9

Metallic Rose Gold color link
Metallic Rose Gold

#CBA3B2

Heliotrope Grey color link
Heliotrope Grey

#AA98A8

#BC9AAC color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC9AAC
  • RGB188, 154, 172
  • CMYK0, 13, 6, 26
  • HSL328°, 20%, 67%
  • HSL Precise328.235°, 20.238%, 67.059%
  • HSV328°, 18%, 74%
  • HSB328°, 18%, 74%
  • HEX IDBC9AAC
  • DECIMAL ID12360364
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.5%
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