#BCBCE4 Hex Color
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This pastel, ashy indigo carries a dusty, cool temperature that feels both restrained and elegant. Because it is highly unsaturated, the hex code #bcbce4 serves as an excellent neutral background that provides strong readability for black text. Avoid pairing it with stark white, which can wash it out. Instead, try using it alongside muted charcoals or deep plums to create a sophisticated, balanced palette.
Questions about #bcbce4
What is #bcbce4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcbce4 is rgb(188, 188, 228), in HSL hsl(240, 43%, 82%) and in CMYK 18%, 18%, 0%, 11%.
What color palettes work best with #bcbce4?
Because #bcbce4 is highly unsaturated, it pairs beautifully with deep, grounding tones. Use charcoal or deep plum to create a sophisticated, high-contrast palette that avoids the washed-out look that can occur when pairing this indigo with stark white.
Is #bcbce4 readable on white or black?
#bcbce4 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.45:1 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.