#BCB5C9 Hex Color
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Dusty and almost grey, #bcb5c9 is a light purple with very little saturation. It reads calm and slightly mysterious, and works best as a soft background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette. It can wash out beside white, so ground it with deep navy or plum. Black text sits clearly on top at a 10.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #bcb5c9
What is #bcb5c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcb5c9 is rgb(188, 181, 201), in HSL hsl(261, 16%, 75%) and in CMYK 6%, 10%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bcb5c9?
Deep navy and dark plum make #bcb5c9 look richer by contrast, while charcoal keeps it neutral and modern. For a warmer mix, try a small accent of burnt sienna or muted gold.
Is #bcb5c9 readable on white or black?
#bcb5c9 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.59:1 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.