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What color is BCA3B8?

The RGB color code for color number #BCA3B8 is RGB(188, 163, 184). In the RGB color model, #BCA3B8 has a red value of 188, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 2.1% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 309.6° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCA3B8 has a hue of 309.6° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCA3B8 is cool or warm?

Color BCA3B8 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BCA3B8? (For interior and product design)

BCA3B8 has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#BCA3B8

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #BCA3B8 with dark and light Color




Is #BCA3B8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCA3B8 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BCA3B8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 163, 184)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.30%
Yellow
2.13%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(309.6deg, 15.7 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
309.6°
Saturation
15.72 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 54, 59)
Red
41 (16.0%)
Yellow
54 (21.1%)
Blue
59 (23.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
309.6°
Saturation
13.30 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 309.6°

W: 63.92 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 42.49

Y : 40.35

Z : 50.9

YXY

Y1 : 40.35

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 36.08%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 40.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.3RP 6.8/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 69.72

A : 12.84

B : -7.43

CIE-Lch

L : 69.72

C : 14.84

H : 329.95

CIE-Luv

L : 69.72

U : 13.14

V : -13.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.52

A : 8.24

B : -3.04






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BCA3B8


Here are the colors similar to BCA3B8. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCA3B8.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCA3B8.


#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#CEA7C2
PANTONE 4079 C
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCA3B8.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCA3B8.


#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BCA3B8


Here are the paint colors similar to BCA3B8. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color BCA3B8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCA3B8 to Behr


#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCA3B8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCA3B8 to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BCA3B8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCA3B8 to Valspar


#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#CDA8BE
Tranquil Dusk (V039-3)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCA3B8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCA3B8 to Benjamin Moore


#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#CCAEC5
Angelina (1376)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#CCACCA
Purple Easter Egg (2073-50)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BCA3B8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCA3B8 to Sherwin Williams


#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BCA3B8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCA3B8 to PPG Paints


#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCA3B8 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BCA3B8
Pastel Purple*

A3BCA7
Laurel Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #BCA3B8?

Color that best contrast with #BCA3B8 is #A3BCA7, color name is Laurel Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #BCA3B8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCA3B8 is #A3BCA7, color name is Laurel Green*.





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