Color swatch image showing #BCB899 with RGB(188,184,153) values
Color swatch image showing #BCB899 with RGB(188,184,153) values

#BCB899 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCB899 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCB899 Color Information

#BCB899 RGB value is (188, 184, 153). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 19 percent, 26 percent.

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#BCB899 Color Meaning

Color #BCB899 signifies organic neutrality, textured calm, and coastal stillness. #BCB899 warm, greenish-grey resembles sun-bleached stones, driftwood, and dried sage, suggesting elements smoothed and harmonized by natural forces. Psychologically, color #BCB899 is deeply calming and centering, promoting feelings of balance, natural order, and resilient tranquility. #BCB899 provides a neutral backdrop that feels alive with subtle texture and organic warmth, reducing visual noise while maintaining a connection to the natural world. #BCB899 color is a restful, grounded neutral. Symbolically, color #BCB899 represents the wisdom of erosion, harmony achieved through time, and the beauty of the blended and worn. #BCB899 is the color of a landscape in repose. Culturally, #BCB899 is a staple in coastal, rustic, and minimalist design where a sense of serene, textural authenticity is desired. Color #BCB899 embodies an aesthetic of peaceful accumulation and natural selection, offering a visual tone that feels both curated and effortlessly evolved.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCB899 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
#BCB899
RGB
rgb(188, 184, 153)
HSL
hsl(53°, 21%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 19%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 19%, 74%)
XYZ
43.6293 47.2723 36.9619
Yxy
47.2723 0.3412 0.3697
Hunter Lab
68.7549 -0.8320 2.9405
CIE-Lab
74.3636 -3.7979 16.2819

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BCB899 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

#BCB899 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 #BCB899 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+)

2.01:1
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 #BCB899 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

#BCB899

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB899;

Text Color

color: #BCB899;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB899;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB89940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB899;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB899 0%, #78734e 100%);

#BCB899 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCB899 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.