Information about #BC2DBE color

#BC2DBE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BC2DBE is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 45, 190) (73.7% red, 17.6% green, 74.5% blue), or CMYK 1 / 57 / 0 / 25 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BC2DBE reads as a energetic, saturated magenta and feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Purpley Pink (#C83CB9). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Steel Pink (#CC33CC) and Barney (#AC1DB8).

In RGB terms — rgb(188, 45, 190) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BC2DBE background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BC2DBE color variations

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#BC2DBE 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 #BC2DBE

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

Purpley Pink color link
Purpley Pink

#C83CB9

Steel Pink color link
Steel Pink

#CC33CC

Barney color link
Barney

#AC1DB8

Byzantine color link
Byzantine

#BD33A4

Pinky Purple color link
Pinky Purple

#C94CBE

Dark Orchid color link
Dark Orchid

#9932CC

Purply color link
Purply

#983FB2

Ugly Purple color link
Ugly Purple

#A442A0

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC2DBE
  • RGB188, 45, 190
  • CMYK1, 57, 0, 25
  • CSSrgb(188, 45, 190)
  • HSL299°, 62%, 46%
  • HSL Precise299.172°, 61.702%, 46.078%
  • HSV299°, 76%, 75%
  • HSB299°, 76%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.745
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.176, 0.745)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.176, 0.745, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.176, 0.745)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB74.5%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBC2DBE
  • DECIMAL ID12332478
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01