#BCA2B2 color
The hex color #BCA2B2 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.7% red, 63.5% green and 69.8% blue (188, 162, 178).
Its hue angle is 323°, with 16% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 5% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Lily (#C19FB3), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.95:1).
#BCA2B2 color codes
| HEX | #BCA2B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(188, 162, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.7%, 63.5%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(323, 16%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(323, 14%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 5%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.29, 12.29, -4.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.29, 13.16, 338.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.694, 39.747, 47.586) | |
| Decimal | 12362418 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BCA2B2, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BCA2B2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BCA2B2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BCA2B2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3a7b3Protanopia
no red cones#a9abb1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0a2a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bca2b2; }
.text { color: #bca2b2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bca2b2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(188 162 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bca2b2, #bca2a5); }
Similar colors
#c19fb3Lily#bb99aaClassy Mauve#b39eb5Pastel Purple#c1acc3Monet Magic#b7a5adFoggy Plum#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous
Questions
- What color is #BCA2B2?
- #BCA2B2 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Lily. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BCA2B2?
- The RGB value is 188, 162, 178: 188 red, 162 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BCA2B2?
- The complementary color is #A2BCAC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BCA2B2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.95:1 and white text 2.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.