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#BCB8B5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCB8B5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCB8B5 Color Information

#BCB8B5 RGB value is (188, 184, 181). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 181. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 4 percent, 26percent.

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#BCB8B5 Color Meaning

color #BCB8B5 signifies neutral stability, composed detachment, and mineral stillness. #BCB8B5 cool greenish-grey mirrors natural agate stone, suggesting smoothed surfaces, timeless patience, and non-reactive observation. Psychologically, Color #BCB8B5 provides a stable, non-distracting backdrop that cools emotional intensity and promotes objective analysis. #BCB8B5 avoids the sterility of pure grey by adding a whisper of green—enough to feel organic, not mechanical. Culturally, #BCB8B5 references industrial design, monastic silence, and the polished elegance of semi-precious stones. Architects and product designers use #BCB8B5 to convey durability without coldness. Spiritually, color #BCB8B5 represents the middle path, balanced judgment, and earthly grounding. #BCB8B5 acts as a contemplative buffer between extremes, embodying quiet endurance. In digital interfaces, #BCB8B5 reduces visual noise while maintaining sophistication—ideal for dashboards, editorial layouts, and professional portfolios.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCB8B5 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
#BCB8B5
RGB
rgb(188, 184, 181)
HSL
hsl(26°, 5%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 4%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 4%, 74%)
XYZ
46.2200 48.3085 50.6045
Yxy
48.3085 0.3185 0.3329
Hunter Lab
69.5043 0.1966 0.4088
CIE-Lab
75.0191 0.8645 2.0099

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue181 / 255 (71%)
71%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow4 / 100 (4%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BCB8B5 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

#BCB8B5 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 #BCB8B5 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+)

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCB8B5 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

#BCB8B5

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB8B5;

Text Color

color: #BCB8B5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB8B5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB8B540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB8B5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB8B5 0%, #6f6965 100%);

#BCB8B5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCB8B5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.