#BC9CC0 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #BC9CC0 Color?
The color name of hex code #BC9CC0 is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (188, 156, 192) which means it is composed of
35% red, 29% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:19 Y:0 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BC9CC0 has a hue of 293°, 19% 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 #BC9CC0 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (188, 156, 192) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 19%, 0%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (293°, 19%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #43633F [Gray-Asparagus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 522 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A0C09C [Laurel Green] |
| #BC9CC0 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B3B3B3 |
| Desaturated | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #BC9CC0 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BC9CC0 is #A0C09C which is called Laurel Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BC9CC0 color is offered by #A0C09C. 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 #BC9CC0 are #C09CB2 and #AA9CC0, called Pastel Purple and Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BC9CC0 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 #BC9CC0 are #B2C09C (Laurel Green) and #9CC0AA (Cambridge Blue). 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
#BC9CC0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C0BC9C (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9CC0BC (Opal) along with #BC9CC0, 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 #BC9CC0 has #C0BC9C (Khaki (HTML/CSS)), #A0C09C (Laurel Green) and #9CA0C0 (Blue Bell). 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 #BC9CC0 contains #C0AA9C (Khaki (HTML/CSS)), #A0C09C (Laurel Green) and #9CB2C0 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #BC9CC0 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BC9CC0 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 BC9CC0 Color
Tints
C9B0CD- D0BAD3
- D7C4D9
- DECEE0
- E4D7E6
- EBE1EC
- F2EBF2
- F8F5F9
Tones
- B096B3
- AA94AD
- A491A6
- 9E8EA0
- 988B9A
- 928893
- 8C868D
- 868386
Shades
- 967D9A
- 846D86
- 715E73
- 5E4E60
- 4B3E4D
- 382F3A
- 261F26
- 131013
#BC9CC0 Color Patterns
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#BC9CC0 Gingham Checks
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#BC9CC0 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BC9CC0 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BC9CC0 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BC9CC0 Leaves Pattern
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#BC9CC0 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BC9CC0 Trellis Pattern
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#BC9CC0 Plaid Pattern
#BC9CC0 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.
