#BC9DAD Color Information

Hex color code: #BC9DAD

A balanced magenta shade, #BC9DAD appears as (188, 157, 173) in RGB and (329°, 19%, 68%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#BC9DAD

RGB

188, 157, 173

HSL

329°, 19%, 68%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 8%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC9DAD;
background-color: #BC9DAD;
border-color: #BC9DAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC9DAD;
border: 2px solid #BC9DAD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC9DAD]
text-[#BC9DAD]
border-[#BC9DAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC9DAD]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC9DAD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC9DAD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC9DAD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BC9DAD; background-color: #BC9DAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC9DAD20; border-left: 4px solid #BC9DAD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BC9DAD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC9DAD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 157, 173

Red: 188 / Green: 157 / Blue: 173

HSL

329°, 19%, 68%

Hue: 329° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 8%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC9DAD?

#BC9DAD is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9EBDAD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC9DAD to RGB:

rgb(188, 157, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC9DAD to HSL:

hsl(329, 19%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC9DAD to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 16%, 8%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#BC9DAD is a subtle magenta color with RGB values of 188, 157, 173 and HSL of 329°, 19%, 68%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC9DAD is #9EBDAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC9EBD.

Use #BC9DAD in CSS: color: #BC9DAD or background-color: #BC9DAD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC9DAD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.56:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9DAD?

#BC9DAD is a subtle magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #BC9DAD?

#BC9DAD in RGB is (188, 157, 173) - 188 red, 157 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #BC9DAD in CSS?

Use #BC9DAD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC9DAD?

#9EBDAD (complementary), #BC9EBD (analogous), and #9E7088 (lighter shade) work well with #BC9DAD.