#BEAFC1 color
The hex color #BEAFC1 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 68.6% green and 75.7% blue (190, 175, 193).
Its hue angle is 290°, with 13% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Monet Magic (#C1ACC3), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.09:1).
#BEAFC1 color codes
| HEX | #BEAFC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 175, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 68.6%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(290, 13%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(290, 9%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 9%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.19, 8.65, -7.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.19, 11.26, 320.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.189, 45.458, 56.783) | |
| Decimal | 12496833 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEAFC1, 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 #BEAFC1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEAFC1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.09:1 | 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 #BEAFC1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adb3c2Protanopia
no red cones#b0b4c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfb1b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #beafc1; }
.text { color: #beafc1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #beafc1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 175 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #beafc1, #c1afbb); }
Similar colors
#c1acc3Monet Magic#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#c4bad2Fog Syringa#c0b0d0Vintage Bloom#bdb0d0Pastel Lilac#b7a5adFoggy Plum#b39eb5Pastel Purple
Questions
- What color is #BEAFC1?
- #BEAFC1 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Monet Magic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEAFC1?
- The RGB value is 190, 175, 193: 190 red, 175 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEAFC1?
- The complementary color is #B2C1AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEAFC1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.09:1 and white text 2.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.