#BCB9DD Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #BCB9DD Color?
The color name of hex code #BCB9DD is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (188, 185, 221) which means it is composed of
32% red, 31% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:15 M:16 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BCB9DD has a hue of 245°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #BCB9DD Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (188, 185, 221) |
| CMYK Values | (15%, 16%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (245°, 16%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #434622 [Army Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7444 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #DADDB9 [Bone] |
| #BCB9DD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C6C6C6 |
| Desaturated | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #BCB9DD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BCB9DD is #DADDB9 which is called Bone. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BCB9DD color is offered by #DADDB9. 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 #BCB9DD are #CEB9DD and #B9C8DD, called Thistle and Light Steel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BCB9DD 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 #BCB9DD are #DDCEB9 (Pastel Gray) and #C8DDB9 (Pastel Gray). 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
#BCB9DD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DDBCB9 (Pale Chestnut) and #B9DDBC (Jet Stream) along with #BCB9DD, 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 #BCB9DD has #DDBCB9 (Pale Chestnut), #DADDB9 (Bone) and #B9DADD (Beau 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 #BCB9DD contains #DDB9C8 (Pink Lavender), #DADDB9 (Bone) and #B9DDCE (Jet Stream). 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 #BCB9DD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BCB9DD 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 BCB9DD Color
Tints
C9C7E4- D0CEE7
- D7D5EB
- DEDCEE
- E4E3F1
- EBEAF5
- F2F1F8
- F8F8FC
Tones
- B0AECA
- AAA8C1
- A4A2B8
- 9E9DAF
- 9897A5
- 92919C
- 8C8B93
- 868689
Shades
- 9694B1
- 84829B
- 716F85
- 5E5D6F
- 4B4A58
- 383842
- 26252C
- 131316
#BCB9DD Color Patterns
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#BCB9DD Gingham Checks
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#BCB9DD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BCB9DD Polka Dots Pattern
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#BCB9DD Honeycomb Pattern
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#BCB9DD Leaves Pattern
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#BCB9DD Houndstooth Pattern
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#BCB9DD Trellis Pattern
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#BCB9DD Plaid Pattern
#BCB9DD Color Interior Ideas
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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.
