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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC299C — Plum
#BC299C is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 313° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BC299C
- fcf2fa
- f4cceb
- eba6dc
- e37fcd
- da59be
- d232af
- af2691
- 881e71
- 621551
- 3b0d31
- 150511
Color schemes using #BC299C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BC299C FAQ
What color is #BC299C?
#BC299C is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 313 degrees, 64% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BC299C?
#BC299C is rgb(188, 41, 156) in RGB, hsl(313, 64%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 78%, 17%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC299C?
White text on this background reaches 5.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.94:1.
What colors go well with #BC299C?
Its direct complement is #29BC49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #53BC29 and #29BC93 gives you contrast without the vibration.