#BC83BF Hex Code
Color Name: African Violet
What is hex #BC83BF Color?
The color name of hex code #BC83BF is African Violet. The RGB values are (188, 131, 191) which means it is composed of
37% red, 26% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:31 Y:0 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BC83BF has a hue of 297°, 31% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #BC83BF Color Codes
| Color Name | African Violet |
| RGB Values | (188, 131, 191) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 31%, 0%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (297°, 31%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #437C40 [Fern Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2573 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #86BF83 [Dark Sea Green] |
| #BC83BF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AAAAAA |
| Desaturated | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Hex #BC83BF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BC83BF is #86BF83 which is called Dark Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BC83BF color is offered by #86BF83. 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 #BC83BF are #BF83A4 and #9E83BF, called Opera Mauve and Lavender Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BC83BF 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 #BC83BF are #A4BF83 (Olivine) and #83BF9E (Dark Sea 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
#BC83BF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BFBC83 (Sage) and #83BFBC (Pewter Blue) along with #BC83BF, 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 #BC83BF has #BFBC83 (Sage), #86BF83 (Dark Sea Green) and #8386BF (Ube). 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 #BC83BF contains #BF9E83 (Pale Taupe), #86BF83 (Dark Sea Green) and #83A4BF (Pewter 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 #BC83BF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BC83BF 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 BC83BF Color
Tints
C99CCC- D0A8D2
- D7B5D9
- DEC1DF
- E4CDE5
- EBDAEC
- F2E6F2
- F8F3F9
Tones
- B082B2
- AA82AC
- A482A6
- 9E82A0
- 988199
- 928193
- 8C818D
- 868086
Shades
- 966999
- 845C86
- 714F73
- 5E4260
- 4B344C
- 382739
- 261A26
- 130D13
#BC83BF Color Patterns
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#BC83BF Honeycomb Pattern
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#BC83BF Houndstooth Pattern
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#BC83BF 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.
