#BCC6DF Hex Code
Color Name: Light Periwinkle
What is hex #BCC6DF Color?
The color name of hex code #BCC6DF is Light Periwinkle. The RGB values are (188, 198, 223) which means it is composed of
31% red, 33% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:11 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BCC6DF has a hue of 223°, 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 #BCC6DF Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Periwinkle |
| RGB Values | (188, 198, 223) |
| CMYK Values | (16%, 11%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (223°, 16%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #433920 [Café Noir] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7450 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #DFD5BC [Bone] |
| #BCC6DF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CBCBCB |
| Desaturated | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #BCC6DF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BCC6DF is #DFD5BC 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 #BCC6DF color is offered by #DFD5BC. 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 #BCC6DF are #C4BCDF and #BCD8DF, called Light Periwinkle and Beau Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BCC6DF 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 #BCC6DF are #DFC4BC (Dust Storm) and #D8DFBC (Bone). 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
#BCC6DF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DFBCC6 (Pink Lavender) and #C6DFBC (Pastel Gray) along with #BCC6DF, 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 #BCC6DF has #DFBCC6 (Pink Lavender), #DFD5BC (Bone) and #BCDFD5 (Columbia 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 #BCC6DF contains #DFBCD8 (Thistle), #DFD5BC (Bone) and #BCDFC4 (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 #BCC6DF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BCC6DF 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 BCC6DF Color
Tints
C9D1E5- D0D7E9
- D7DDEC
- DEE3EF
- E4E8F2
- EBEEF5
- F2F4F9
- F8F9FC
Tones
- B0B8CC
- AAB1C3
- A4AAB9
- 9EA3B0
- 989CA6
- 92959D
- 8C8E93
- 86878A
Shades
- 969EB2
- 848B9C
- 717786
- 5E6370
- 4B4F59
- 383B43
- 26282D
- 131416
#BCC6DF Color Patterns
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#BCC6DF Gingham Checks
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#BCC6DF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BCC6DF Polka Dots Pattern
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#BCC6DF Honeycomb Pattern
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#BCC6DF Leaves Pattern
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#BCC6DF Houndstooth Pattern
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#BCC6DF Trellis Pattern
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#BCC6DF 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.
