#BCB889 Color Meaning and Information

#BCB889 Color Information

#BCB889 RGB value is (188, 184, 137). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 27 percent, 26 percent.

#BCB889

rgb(188, 184, 137)

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#BCB889 Color Meaning

Color #BCB889 embodies tranquility, wisdom, and natural balance. #BCB889 muted green-gray evokes herb gardens, soft foliage, and understated harmony. Psychologically, color #BCB889 promotes calm reflection, rational thinking, and emotional stability, making #BCB889 ideal for restful or contemplative spaces. Culturally, color #BCB889 is associated with wellness, minimalism, and organic design, reflecting authenticity and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #BCB889 represents cleansing, insight, and measured judgment, encouraging mindfulness and a deep connection to the natural rhythm of life. Its muted tone provides comfort without overwhelming perception.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCB889 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#BCB889

RGB

rgb(188, 184, 137)

HSL

hsl(55°, 28%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(55°, 27%, 74%)

XYZ

42.3949 46.7785 30.4616

Yxy

46.7785 0.3544 0.3910

Hunter Lab

68.3948 -1.3141 4.1272

CIE-Lab

74.0479 -6.1095 24.4489

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue137 / 255 (54%)

54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#BCB889 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BCB889 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BCB889 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BCB889

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCB889 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#BCB889

protanopia

#baba94

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB889;

Text Color

color: #BCB889;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB889;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB88940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB889;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB889 0%, #797544 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BCB889 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.