Information about #BC9BE4 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#BC9BE4 falls into the Violet Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(188, 155, 228) — 73.7% red, 60.8% green, 89.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 16 / 29 / 0 / 11. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BC9BE4 is a clearly saturated blue-purple violet that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bright Lavender (#BF94E4). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lenurple (#BA93D8) and Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(188, 155, 228)), which gives #BC9BE4 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #BC9BE4: 8.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for white. #BC9BE4 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BC9BE4 color variations

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

#BC9BE4 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BC9BE4 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BC9BE4 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BC9BE4 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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#BC9BE4 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 #BC9BE4

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

Bright Lavender color link
Bright Lavender

#BF94E4

Lenurple color link
Lenurple

#BA93D8

Light Pastel Purple color link
Light Pastel Purple

#B19CD9

Lavender color link
Lavender

#C79FEF

Wisteria color link
Wisteria

#C9A0DC

Pastel Lilac color link
Pastel Lilac

#C991DF

Perfume color link
Perfume

#C2A9DB

Fuwatti color link
Fuwatti

#C58DEE

Pale Purple color link
Pale Purple

#B790D4

Tropical Violet color link
Tropical Violet

#CDA4DE

Nanoc The Mighty Evil Pig color link
Nanoc The Mighty Evil Pig

#AAA4E3

Dull Lavender color link
Dull Lavender

#A899E6

#BC9BE4 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC9BE4
  • RGB188, 155, 228
  • CMYK16, 29, 0, 11
  • HSL267°, 57%, 75%
  • HSL Precise267.123°, 57.48%, 75.098%
  • HSV267°, 32%, 89%
  • HSB267°, 32%, 89%
  • HEX IDBC9BE4
  • DECIMAL ID12360676
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB89.4%
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