1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Windflower

Color Windflower red (#bc9ca2):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Windflower red (#bc9ca2):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Windflower / #bc9ca2

The HTML HEX code is #bc9ca2. The corresponding color name is "Windflower". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 188%, Green (G): 156%, Blue (B): 162%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):14%, Black (K): 26%. In the HSL color space, #bc9ca2 has a hue of 349°, saturation of 19%, and lightness of 67%. The HSV representation is 349° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 74% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 67, a* (green to red) = 13, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 39, Y: 37, Z: 39. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6520, U (chrominance) = -0.0082, and V (chrominance) = 0.0748.

The decimal value of the color is 12360866. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E4D8DA for a 20% lighter version and #8F6169 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bc9ca2, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5179 Kelvin (5179K).

The approximate wavelength of #bc9ca2 is around 650.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Windflower (Hex: #bc9ca2): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #bc9ca2, also known as Windflower, resembles the delicate hues of blooming petals. Its soft, rosy undertones evoke a sense of femininity and grace. This color shares similarities with various natural elements and objects, such as the petals of the Windflower (Anemone) flower, blushing cheeks, a serene sunset sky, or the silky texture of a babys blanket. Windflower is a versatile color that can be used to convey a gentle elegance in various design contexts.

Tints and Shades of #bc9ca2 HEX color (Windflower)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #bc9ca2, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EEE6E8
• #DECED1
• #CDB5B9
• #bc9ca2
• #8D757A
• #5E4E51
• #2F2729
• #000000

Tones of Windflower (#bc9ca2 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bc9ca2, #a49194 is the less saturated color, while #bc9ca2 is the most saturated one.

• #a49194
• #aa9498
• #b0969b
• #b6999f
• #bc9ca2
• #655558
• #614e52
• #5c474b
• #584045

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bc9ca2;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bc9ca2; }

.text {color:#bc9ca2;}

.background {background-color:#bc9ca2;}

.border {border:1px solid #bc9ca2;}