plum

#BC9BD4

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB188, 155, 212
CMYK11, 27, 0, 17
HSL275°, 40%, 72%
LAB69, 21, -25
Closest Library Match
violet-40090% Match

Readability

2.39On WhiteFAIL
8.77On BlackPASS AA

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #BC9BD4

The hexadecimal color code #BC9BD4 is a light, muted shade of Purple (known as plum). In the RGB color model, #BC9BD4 is comprised of 188 red, 155 green, and 212 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 275 degrees, a saturation of 40%, and a lightness of 72%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 459 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Purple atmospheres. Designers searching for Purple color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #BC9BD4.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind