#BFAAC2 color
The hex color #BFAAC2 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 66.7% green and 76.1% blue (191, 170, 194).
Its hue angle is 293°, with 16% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Monet Magic (#C1ACC3), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.74:1).
#BFAAC2 color codes
| HEX | #BFAAC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 170, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 66.7%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(293, 16%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(293, 12%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 12%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.04, 11.92, -9.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.04, 15.22, 321.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.597, 43.721, 57.065) | |
| Decimal | 12561090 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFAAC2, 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 #BFAAC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFAAC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.74:1 | 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 #BFAAC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8afc3Protanopia
no red cones#acb1c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0acb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfaac2; }
.text { color: #bfaac2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfaac2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 170 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfaac2, #c2aab9); }
Similar colors
#c1acc3Monet Magic#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#b39eb5Pastel Purple#c0b0d0Vintage Bloom#bdb0d0Pastel Lilac#c19fb3Lily#cfbccfTamed Beauty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs
Questions
- What color is #BFAAC2?
- #BFAAC2 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Monet Magic. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFAAC2?
- The RGB value is 191, 170, 194: 191 red, 170 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFAAC2?
- The complementary color is #ADC2AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFAAC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.74:1 and white text 2.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.