Grayish Purple

The color #BCB5BB is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 188, 181, 187 and HSL values of 309°, 5%, 72%.

Color Values for #BCB5BB

Below are the different color format representations for #BCB5BB. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BCB5BB
RGB:
rgb(188,181,187) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(309,5%,72%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 4%, 1%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BCB5BB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BCB5BB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.7%
Green: 71%
Blue: 73.3%

Contrast Analysis for #BCB5BB

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 #BCB5BB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BCB5BB

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

Complementary Colors for #BCB5BB

The complementary color for #BCB5BB is #B4BBB5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BCB5BB

The analogous colors for #BCB5BB are #B9B4BB and #BBB4B7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BCB5BB

The triadic colors for #BCB5BB are #BABBB4 and #B4BABB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BCB5BB

These are the darker variations of #BCB5BB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #969196 and #716D70. This progression shows how #BCB5BB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BCB5BB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C9C4C9 and #D7D3D6. This progression shows how #BCB5BB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BCB5BB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BCB5BB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BCB5BB

Companies and brands that incorporate #BCB5BB in their visual identity.

#BCB5BB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BCB5BB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BCB5BB is a grayish purple with RGB values of 188, 181, 187 and HSL values of 309°, 5%, 72%.

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