Color swatch image showing #BCB895 with RGB(188,184,149) values
Color swatch image showing #BCB895 with RGB(188,184,149) values

#BCB895 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCB895 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCB895 Color Information

#BCB895 RGB value is (188, 184, 149). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 21 percent, 26 percent.

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#BCB895 Color Meaning

Color #BCB895 signifies organic neutrality, textured calm, and coastal stillness. #BCB895 warm, greenish-grey resembles sun-bleached stones, driftwood, and dried sage, suggesting elements smoothed and harmonized by natural forces. Psychologically, color #BCB895 is deeply calming and centering, promoting feelings of balance, natural order, and resilient tranquility. #BCB895 provides a neutral backdrop that feels alive with subtle texture and organic warmth, reducing visual noise while maintaining a connection to the natural world. #BCB895 color is a restful, grounded neutral. Symbolically, color #BCB895 represents the wisdom of erosion, harmony achieved through time, and the beauty of the blended and worn. #BCB895 is the color of a landscape in repose. Culturally, #BCB895 is a staple in coastal, rustic, and minimalist design where a sense of serene, textural authenticity is desired. Color #BCB895 embodies an aesthetic of peaceful accumulation and natural selection, offering a visual tone that feels both curated and effortlessly evolved.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCB895 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
#BCB895
RGB
rgb(188, 184, 149)
HSL
hsl(54°, 23%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 21%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 21%, 74%)
XYZ
43.3043 47.1423 35.2508
Yxy
47.1423 0.3445 0.3750
Hunter Lab
68.6603 -0.9595 3.2541
CIE-Lab
74.2807 -4.4006 18.3261

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue149 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BCB895 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

#BCB895 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 #BCB895 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCB895 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB895;

Text Color

color: #BCB895;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB895;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB89540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB895;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB895 0%, #78744b 100%);

#BCB895 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCB895 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.