Color swatch image showing #BCD2EC with RGB(188,210,236) values

#BCD2EC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCD2EC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCD2EC Color Information

#BCD2EC RGB value is (188, 210, 236). The hex color red value is 188, green is 210, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 83 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#BCD2EC Color Meaning

Color #BCD2EC conveys calm composure, subtle clarity, and reflective calm. Its muted blue tone evokes soft skies and gentle water reflections. Color #BCD2EC encourages relaxed focus and thoughtful observation. In design, #BCD2EC pairs well with neutral and pastel colors, lending softness, depth, and visual balance. #BCD2EC represents tranquility, composure, and understated sophistication. #BCD2EC color fosters steady awareness, peaceful clarity, and gentle energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD2EC 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
#BCD2EC
RGB
rgb(188, 210, 236)
HSL
hsl(213°, 56%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 11%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(213°, 20%, 93%)
XYZ
58.9260 62.8407 88.3806
Yxy
62.8407 0.2804 0.2990
Hunter Lab
79.2721 -0.5912 -4.6633
CIE-Lab
83.3585 -1.9261 -15.2568

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green210 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue236 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#BCD2EC 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

#BCD2EC 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 #BCD2EC 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 AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD2EC 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: #BCD2EC;

Text Color

color: #BCD2EC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD2EC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD2EC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD2EC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD2EC 0%, #3572bd 100%);

#BCD2EC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCD2EC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.