What color is #BCABE2?

#BCABE2 is a light, soft indigo. In RGB it is rgb(188, 171, 226), and in HSL hsl(259, 49%, 78%).

Is #BCABE2 accessible as text?

On white, #BCABE2 has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCABE2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCABE2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is violet-300 (#C4B4FF).

What colors go well with #BCABE2?

#BCABE2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #D1E2AB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCABE2 below.

Is #BCABE2 good for buttons?

#BCABE2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCABE2 — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCABE2 the same as CSS plum?

No — #BCABE2 is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCABE2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCABE2

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCABE2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCABE2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #BCABE2 Secondary #AFB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7F92A7 Anchor #2E3236

Wisteria keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BCABE2 Surface #F2E8DD Highlight #F8F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2724

Wisteria sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BCABE2 Accent #A5C4C4 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #23334B

Wisteria opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #BCABE2 Secondary #E5DFF3 Support #9C9088 Ink #18140F

Wisteria is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Wisteria carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BCABE2 Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5C2140 Accent #E5C2C7 Secondary #332B2F

Wisteria sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #BCABE2 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 41/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BCABE2

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People also use #BCABE2 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F0F8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CFABE2 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BCABE2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BCABE2;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 171 226;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.5% 0.079 298.7);
  --color-50: #F6F3FB;
  --color-100: #E7E0F5;
  --color-200: #CFC2EA;
  --color-300: #AC98D7;
  --color-400: #8A70C2;
  --color-500: #6B4FA6;
  --color-600: #56427F;
  --color-700: #40345B;
  --color-800: #2C253C;
  --color-900: #1C1825;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#F6F3FB',
    100: '#E7E0F5',
    200: '#CFC2EA',
    300: '#AC98D7',
    400: '#8A70C2',
    500: '#6B4FA6',
    600: '#56427F',
    700: '#40345B',
    800: '#2C253C',
    900: '#1C1825',
  },
}

$base: #BCABE2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F6F3FB;
$base-100: #E7E0F5;
$base-200: #CFC2EA;
$base-300: #AC98D7;
$base-400: #8A70C2;
$base-500: #6B4FA6;
$base-600: #56427F;
$base-700: #40345B;
$base-800: #2C253C;
$base-900: #1C1825;
$base-hover: #8E70CE;
$base-subtle: #ECE8F4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCABE2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6F3FB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E7E0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CFC2EA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#AC98D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#8A70C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#6B4FA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#56427F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#40345B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2C253C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1C1825",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}