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Information about #BB9CC4 color

#BB9CC4 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BB9CC4 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 156, 196) (73.3% red, 61.2% green, 76.9% blue), or CMYK 4 / 16 / 0 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BB9CC4 is a mildly saturated magenta that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Aesthetic Lilac (#C098CC). Slightly further away sit Wonderland (#BB97BB) and Frida Lilac (#C8A2C7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(187, 156, 196)), which gives #BB9CC4 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.4:1. #BB9CC4 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB9CC4 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BB9CC4 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BB9CC4

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Frida Lilac color link
Frida Lilac

#C8A2C7

Lilac color link
Lilac

#C8A2C8

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Lily color link
Lily

#C8AABF

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB9CC4
  • RGB187, 156, 196
  • CMYK4, 16, 0, 23
  • CSSrgb(187, 156, 196)
  • HSL287°, 25%, 69%
  • HSL Precise286.5°, 25.316%, 69.02%
  • HSV287°, 20%, 77%
  • HSB287°, 20%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.612, 0.769)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.612, 0.769, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.612, 0.769)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.9%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDBB9CC4
  • DECIMAL ID12295364
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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