Color swatch image showing #BCD4DC with RGB(188,212,220) values

#BCD4DC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCD4DC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCD4DC Color Information

#BCD4DC RGB value is (188, 212, 220). The hex color red value is 188, green is 212, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent.

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#BCD4DC Color Meaning

Color #BCD4DC signifies tranquil detachment, soft clarity, and breathable space. #BCD4DC light, grayish blue evokes mist over calm water. Color #BCD4DC suggests cooled serenity and slight remoteness. Psychologically, color #BCD4DC creates coolness and rational detachment. #BCD4DC feels hygienic and efficient. Symbolically, color #BCD4DC represents ethereal boundaries. Culturally, #BCD4DC appears in spa design and hospital decor.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD4DC 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
#BCD4DC
RGB
rgb(188, 212, 220)
HSL
hsl(195°, 31%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 4%, 0%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 15%, 86%)
XYZ
57.2008 62.9456 76.8451
Yxy
62.9456 0.2904 0.3195
Hunter Lab
79.3383 -1.9378 -1.9429
CIE-Lab
83.4138 -6.3663 -6.6633

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green212 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue220 / 255 (86%)
86%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#BCD4DC 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

#BCD4DC 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 #BCD4DC 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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#BCD4DC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD4DC 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

#BCD4DC

protanopia

#c6c7da

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD4DC;

Text Color

color: #BCD4DC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD4DC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD4DC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD4DC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD4DC 0%, #518799 100%);

#BCD4DC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCD4DC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.