#BCB88C Color Meaning and Information

#BCB88C Color Information

#BCB88C RGB value is (188, 184, 140). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 26 percent, 26 percent.

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#BCB88C Color Meaning

Color #BCB88C embodies tranquility, wisdom, and natural balance. #BCB88C muted green-gray evokes herb gardens, soft foliage, and understated harmony. Psychologically, color #BCB88C promotes calm reflection, rational thinking, and emotional stability, making #BCB88C ideal for restful or contemplative spaces. Culturally, color #BCB88C is associated with wellness, minimalism, and organic design, reflecting authenticity and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #BCB88C 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 #BCB88C 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

#BCB88C

RGB

rgb(188, 184, 140)

HSL

hsl(55°, 26%, 64%)

CMYK

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

HSV

hsv(55°, 26%, 74%)

XYZ

42.6132 46.8658 31.6110

Yxy

46.8658 0.3519 0.3870

Hunter Lab

68.4586 -1.2292 3.9183

CIE-Lab

74.1038 -5.6963 22.9206

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue140 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#BCB88C 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

#BCB88C 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 #BCB88C 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:#BCB88C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.02:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.02:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.02:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCB88C 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

#BCB88C

protanopia

#baba97

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB88C;

Text Color

color: #BCB88C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB88C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB88C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB88C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB88C 0%, #777346 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BCB88C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.