#BC72EE — Illicit Purple Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#BC72EE

≈ Illicit Purple

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On white

3.10:1

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On black

5.65:1

Passes AA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(5.65:1)

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Hue276°Saturation52%Brightness93%

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Normal vision#BC72EE

Protanopia#4F8FF2

Deuteranopia#6794EB

Tritanopia#B687A5

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Colors that go with Illicit Purple

Illicit Purple sits in the purple family. Pair it with gold or cream for a luxe pairing, or soft grey for a modern one, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Lima#A4EE72 Mindaro#E2EE72 Grotesque Green#72EE7E Orchid#7E72EE Greek Goddess#EBE6EF Royal Decree#3A2E42

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameIllicit Purple#BF77F6ΔE 1.7 CSS nameMediumorchid#BA55D3ΔE 7.7 Web-safe#CC66FF#CC66FFΔE 3.7

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Illicit Purple — meaning & where to use it

Illicit Purple is a bright purple — it reads as creative, luxurious and imaginative. It's a natural fit for beauty, premium and creative brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with gold or cream for a luxe pairing, or soft grey for a modern one.

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