#BCBECC Hex Color
Faded indigo with an ashy edge
Pale indigo, faded almost to gray. The hex code #bcbecc has very low saturation and high lightness, so it reads ashy and airy rather than strongly purple. It works as a large background or supporting tone in minimal layouts, though it can wash out beside pure white. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast.
Questions about #bcbecc
What is #bcbecc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcbecc is rgb(188, 190, 204), in HSL hsl(233, 14%, 77%) and in CMYK 8%, 7%, 0%, 20%.
Which colors pair well with #bcbecc?
Charcoal, deep plum, and navy all give #bcbecc the contrast it lacks next to white. A warm accent like terracotta adds interest without breaking its soft, faded mood.
Is #bcbecc readable on white or black?
#bcbecc has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.37:1 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.