#BC9FB3 Hex Color
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#bc9fb3 is a pastel, ashy magenta with very low saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its light, muted finish suits spring graphics, cosmetics, intimate products, and gentle fashion palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum, since white can wash it out. The hex code #bc9fb3 also supports readable black body text at about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #bc9fb3
What is #bc9fb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc9fb3 is rgb(188, 159, 179), in HSL hsl(319, 18%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 5%, 26%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bc9fb3?
Pair #bc9fb3 with charcoal, deep plum, or muted sage for structure and contrast. Charcoal gives text a crisp, accessible edge, while the darker and earthy options add depth without overpowering its soft, gray-based magenta character.
Is #bc9fb3 readable on white or black?
#bc9fb3 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.