analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCA1E2 — Lilac
#BCA1E2 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 265° 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 #BCA1E2
- f7f3fb
- ddcff0
- c4ace5
- aa88da
- 9164cf
- 7740c4
- 6132a3
- 4c277f
- 361c5b
- 211137
- 0c0614
Color schemes using #BCA1E2
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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#BCA1E2 FAQ
What color is #BCA1E2?
#BCA1E2 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 265 degrees, 53% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCA1E2?
#BCA1E2 is rgb(188, 161, 226) in RGB, hsl(265, 53%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 29%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCA1E2?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.33:1.
What colors go well with #BCA1E2?
Its direct complement is #C7E2A1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2DDA1 and #A7E2A1 gives you contrast without the vibration.