#BCBAE7 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lavender sits on the cooler end of the purple spectrum. Its muted tone creates a calm, gentle effect. Black text remains highly readable against it, making this a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. The hex code is #bcbae7. While it can look washed out next to bright white, the color pairs beautifully with deep charcoals or slate grays.
Questions about #bcbae7
What is #bcbae7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcbae7 is rgb(188, 186, 231), in HSL hsl(243, 48%, 82%) and in CMYK 19%, 19%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #bcbae7?
The muted nature of #bcbae7 works best with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to ground the aesthetic. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as the lack of contrast can make this specific lavender tone appear washed out or muddy.
Is #bcbae7 readable on white or black?
#bcbae7 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.31:1 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.