Information about #BC9AB3 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BC9AB3 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 154, 179) (73.7% red, 60.4% green, 70.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 4 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BC9AB3 presents itself as a softly toned pink-red rose — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Wonderland (#BB97BB). Slightly further away sit Pastel Purple (#B39EB5) and Lilac Luster (#AE98AA).

The recipe behind #BC9AB3 is rgb(188, 154, 179), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #BC9AB3: 8.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BC9AB3 color variations

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

#BC9AB3 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BC9AB3 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BC9AB3 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BC9AB3 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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#BC9AB3 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 #BC9AB3

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

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Pastel Purple color link
Pastel Purple

#B39EB5

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

Metallic Rose Gold color link
Metallic Rose Gold

#CBA3B2

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Ashen Lavender color link
Ashen Lavender

#B1A9B1

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Fashion Mauve color link
Fashion Mauve

#B5A8A8

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Alluring color link
Alluring

#C4ABB9

#BC9AB3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC9AB3
  • RGB188, 154, 179
  • CMYK0, 13, 4, 26
  • HSL316°, 20%, 67%
  • HSL Precise315.882°, 20.238%, 67.059%
  • HSV316°, 18%, 74%
  • HSB316°, 18%, 74%
  • HEX IDBC9AB3
  • DECIMAL ID12360371
  • 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 RGB70.2%
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