Color #BC1ABA Color / Colour Code #BC1ABA
This page shows the hex color code for color #bc1aba (#BC1ABA). The colour is a purple tone with 76% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BC1ABA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BC1ABA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 271, 301, and 331 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 301, 61, and 181 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BC1ABA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 301 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 301 to 346 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 301 with its complement at 121 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BC1ABA
Lightness variations at hue 301 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BC1ABA
Design Use Cases for #BC1ABA
Vibrant Brand Color
#BC1ABA has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 42% lightness, #BC1ABA is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#BC1ABA falls in the purple spectrum (hue 301). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BC1ABA (hue 301) to its complement at hue 121. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 331. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bc1aba, #1abc1c);
CSS Code for #BC1ABA
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Colors visually similar to #BC1ABA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BC1ABA (#BC1ABA)
#BC1ABA is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 188 red, 26 green, and 186 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 301 degrees with 76% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BC1ABA is 93/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 86% magenta, 1% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BC1ABA against white is 5.26:1 and against black is 4.00:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 29% lightness.
The complementary colour #1ABC1C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BC1ABA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6E1ABC and #BC1A68, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BC1ABA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BC1ABA?
- #BC1ABA is Color #BC1ABA, a purple color (colour) with RGB(188, 26, 186), HSL(301, 76%, 42%), and CMYK(0%, 86%, 1%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 93/255.
- Is #BC1ABA accessible for text?
- Against white, #BC1ABA has a contrast ratio of 5.26:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.00:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BC1ABA?
- The complementary colour is #1ABC1C (hue 121). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6E1ABC and #BC1A68. The triadic palette adds #BABC1A and #1ABABC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BC1ABA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bc1aba; or rgb(188, 26, 186); or hsl(301, 76%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 301 76% 42%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.