#BCABD0 Hex Code
Color Name: Lilac
What is hex #BCABD0 Color?
The color name of hex code #BCABD0 is Lilac. The RGB values are (188, 171, 208) which means it is composed of
33% red, 30% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:18 Y:0 K:18. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BCABD0 has a hue of 268°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 82%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BCABD0 Color Codes
| Color Name | Lilac |
| RGB Values | (188, 171, 208) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 18%, 0%, 18%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (268°, 18%, 82%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #43542F [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 257 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BFD0AB [Light Moss Green] |
| #BCABD0 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BDBDBD |
| Desaturated | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D2D2D2 |
Hex #BCABD0 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BCABD0 is #BFD0AB which is called Light Moss Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BCABD0 color is offered by #BFD0AB. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BCABD0 are #CFABD0 and #ABADD0, called Pink Lavender and Wild Blue Yonder, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BCABD0 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BCABD0 are #D0CFAB (Dark Vanilla) and #ADD0AB (Light Moss Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BCABD0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D0BCAB (Dark Vanilla) and #ABD0BC (Opal) along with #BCABD0, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BCABD0 has #D0BCAB (Dark Vanilla), #BFD0AB (Light Moss Green) and #ABBFD0 (Pastel Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BCABD0 contains #D0ABAD (Silver Pink), #BFD0AB (Light Moss Green) and #ABD0CF (Pastel Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BCABD0 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BCABD0 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BCABD0 Color
Tints
C9BCD9- D0C4DE
- D7CDE3
- DED5E8
- E4DDEC
- EBE6F1
- F2EEF6
- F8F7FA
Tones
- B0A2C0
- AA9EB8
- A49AB0
- 9E96A8
- 9891A0
- 928D98
- 8C8990
- 868488
Shades
- 9689A6
- 847892
- 71677D
- 5E5668
- 4B4453
- 38333E
- 26222A
- 131115
#BCABD0 Color Patterns
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#BCABD0 Gingham Checks
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#BCABD0 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BCABD0 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BCABD0 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BCABD0 Leaves Pattern
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#BCABD0 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BCABD0 Trellis Pattern
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#BCABD0 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
