#BF88C5 Hex Code
Color Name: African Violet
What is hex #BF88C5 Color?
The color name of hex code #BF88C5 is African Violet. The RGB values are (191, 136, 197) which means it is composed of
36% red, 26% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:31 Y:0 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BF88C5 has a hue of 294°, 31% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
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 #BF88C5 Color Codes
| Color Name | African Violet |
| RGB Values | (191, 136, 197) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 31%, 0%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (294°, 31%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #40773A [Fern Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2573 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #8EC588 [Dark Sea Green] |
| #BF88C5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AFAFAF |
| Desaturated | #A7A7A7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #BF88C5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BF88C5 is #8EC588 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 #BF88C5 color is offered by #8EC588. 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 #BF88C5 are #C588AD and #A188C5, called Opera Mauve and African Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BF88C5 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 #BF88C5 are #ADC588 (Sage) and #88C5A1 (Eton 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
#BF88C5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C5BF88 (Sage) and #88C5BF (Pearl Aqua) along with #BF88C5, 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 #BF88C5 has #C5BF88 (Sage), #8EC588 (Dark Sea Green) and #888EC5 (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 #BF88C5 contains #C5A188 (Light French Beige), #8EC588 (Dark Sea Green) and #88ADC5 (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 #BF88C5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BF88C5 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 BF88C5 Color
Tints
CCA0D1- D2ACD6
- D9B8DC
- DFC4E2
- E5CFE8
- ECDBEE
- F2E7F3
- F9F3F9
Tones
- B286B7
- AC86B0
- A685A9
- A084A3
- 99839C
- 938295
- 8D828E
- 868187
Shades
- 996D9E
- 865F8A
- 735276
- 604463
- 4C364F
- 39293B
- 261B27
- 130E14
#BF88C5 Color Patterns
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#BF88C5 Gingham Checks
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#BF88C5 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BF88C5 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BF88C5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BF88C5 Leaves Pattern
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#BF88C5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BF88C5 Trellis Pattern
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#BF88C5 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.
