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HEX BCB0DD - #BCB0DD, RGB(188,176,221) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #BCB0DD
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 176, 221)
CMYK Values*: 14.9%, 20.4%, 0.0%, 13.3%



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What color is BCB0DD?

The RGB color code for color number #BCB0DD is RGB(188, 176, 221). In the RGB color model, #BCB0DD has a red value of 188, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 221. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.9% cyan, 20.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 256° (degrees), 39.8 % saturation, and 77.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCB0DD has a hue of 256° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCB0DD is cool or warm?

Color BCB0DD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BCB0DD? (For interior and product design)

BCB0DD has an LRV of nearly 47. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #BCB0DD with dark and light Color




Is #BCB0DD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCB0DD 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 #BCB0DD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 176, 221)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
221 (86.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.93%
Magenta
20.36%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(256deg, 39.8 %, 77.8 %)

Hue
256°
Saturation
39.82 %.
Lightness
77.84 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 28, 56)
Red
26 (10.2%)
Yellow
28 (11.1%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
256°
Saturation
20.36 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 256°

W: 69.02 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 49.32

Y : 46.96

Z : 74.87

YXY

Y1 : 46.96

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 30.98%

Y : 13.33%


LRV

~ 47 %

Munsell Color System

1P 7.3/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 74.17

A : 13.13

B : -21.07

CIE-Lch

L : 74.17

C : 24.83

H : 301.93

CIE-Luv

L : 74.17

U : 3.65

V : -35.03

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.53

A : 8.53

B : -16.81






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BCB0DD

Here are the colors similar to BCB0DD. 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.

#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#CEACE6
Pastel Indigo
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCB0DD.

#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#C5B4E3
PANTONE 2635 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCB0DD.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCB0DD.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCB0DD.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BCB0DD

Here are the paint colors similar to BCB0DD. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCB0DD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCB0DD to Benjamin Moore

#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#AAB0DB
Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color BCB0DD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCB0DD to Behr

#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#ADA1D1
Magic Wand (P560-4)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#B7A1CE
Flower Girl (P570-3)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BCB0DD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCB0DD to Sherwin Williams

#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCB0DD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCB0DD to Dunn-Edwards

#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#B9A0D2
Purple Premiere (DE 5969)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#D3BFE5
York Plum (DE 5968)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BCB0DD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCB0DD to PPG Paints

#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BCB0DD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCB0DD to Valspar

#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BCB0DD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BCB0DD to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 13.03 (87.0% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 14.94 (85.1% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 15.26 (84.7% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 16.44 (83.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCB0DD 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



BCB0DD
Pastel Lilac*

D1DDB0
Dark Cream*


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 #BCB0DD?

Color that best contrast with #BCB0DD is #D1DDB0, color name is Dark Cream*
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 #BCB0DD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCB0DD is #D1DDB0, color name is Dark Cream*.





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