#BC9EAA Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty pink with significant gray undertones, #bc9eaa offers a subdued and sophisticated alternative to standard rose shades. This very unsaturated hue works well as a supporting tone in feminine palettes, pairing effectively with deep charcoal or warm slate. Because it reads clearly with black text, it serves as a functional background choice, though it can appear washed out against pure white.
Questions about #bc9eaa
What is #bc9eaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc9eaa is rgb(188, 158, 170), in HSL hsl(336, 18%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 10%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bc9eaa?
#bc9eaa works beautifully with deep charcoal or cool slate grays, which anchor the color and prevent it from appearing too washed out. For a more vibrant contrast, soft gold or warm cream accents can lift the muted tones.
Is #bc9eaa readable on white or black?
#bc9eaa has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.