Grayish Purple

The color #BCB3B9 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 188, 179, 185 and HSL values of 320°, 6%, 72%.

Color Values for #BCB3B9

Below are the different color format representations for #BCB3B9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BCB3B9
RGB:
rgb(188,179,185) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(320,6%,72%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BCB3B9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BCB3B9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.7%
Green: 70.2%
Blue: 72.5%

Contrast Analysis for #BCB3B9

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BCB3B9

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BCB3B9

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BCB3B9

The complementary color for #BCB3B9 is #B3BCB6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BCB3B9

The analogous colors for #BCB3B9 are #BAB3BC and #BCB3B5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BCB3B9

The triadic colors for #BCB3B9 are #B9BCB3 and #B3B9BC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BCB3B9

These are the darker variations of #BCB3B9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #968F94 and #716B6F. This progression shows how #BCB3B9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BCB3B9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C9C2C7 and #D7D1D5. This progression shows how #BCB3B9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BCB3B9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BCB3B9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BCB3B9

Companies and brands that incorporate #BCB3B9 in their visual identity.

#BCB3B9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BCB3B9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BCB3B9 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 188, 179, 185 and HSL values of 320°, 6%, 72%.

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