analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCA2C3 — Lilac
#BCA2C3 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 287° 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 #BCA2C3
- f8f6f9
- e4d9e7
- cfbcd4
- bba0c2
- a683b0
- 92679e
- 785382
- 5d4165
- 432f49
- 291c2c
- 0e0a10
Color schemes using #BCA2C3
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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#BCA2C3 FAQ
What color is #BCA2C3?
#BCA2C3 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 287 degrees, 22% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCA2C3?
#BCA2C3 is rgb(188, 162, 195) in RGB, hsl(287, 22%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 17%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCA2C3?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.09:1.
What colors go well with #BCA2C3?
Its direct complement is #A9C3A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BAC3A2 and #A2C3AB gives you contrast without the vibration.