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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC85B9 — Lilac
#BC85B9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 303° 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 #BC85B9
- faf5f9
- e9d7e8
- d8b9d7
- c89ac5
- b77cb4
- a65ea3
- 8a4c86
- 6b3b69
- 4d2a4b
- 2f1a2e
- 100910
Color schemes using #BC85B9
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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#BC85B9 FAQ
What color is #BC85B9?
#BC85B9 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC85B9?
#BC85B9 is rgb(188, 133, 185) in RGB, hsl(303, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 2%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC85B9?
White text on this background reaches 2.92:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.19:1.
What colors go well with #BC85B9?
Its direct complement is #85BC88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EBC85 and #85BCA3 gives you contrast without the vibration.