#BCD4E2 Color Meaning and Information

#BCD4E2 Color Information

#BCD4E2 RGB value is (188, 212, 226). The hex color red value is 188, green is 212, and blue is 226. Its HSL format shows a hue of 202°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 11 percent.

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#BCD4E2 Color Meaning

Color #BCD4E2 signifies tranquil detachment, soft clarity, and breathable space. #BCD4E2 light, grayish blue evokes mist over calm water. Color #BCD4E2 suggests cooled serenity and slight remoteness. Psychologically, color #BCD4E2 creates coolness and rational detachment. #BCD4E2 feels hygienic and efficient. Symbolically, color #BCD4E2 represents ethereal boundaries. Culturally, #BCD4E2 appears in spa design and hospital decor.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD4E2 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

#BCD4E2

RGB

rgb(188, 212, 226)

HSL

hsl(202°, 40%, 81%)

CMYK

cmyk(17%, 6%, 0%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(202°, 17%, 89%)

XYZ

58.0100 63.2693 81.1063

Yxy

63.2693 0.2866 0.3126

Hunter Lab

79.5420 -1.5719 -2.8643

CIE-Lab

83.5839 -5.1182 -9.6024

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green212 / 255 (83%)

83%

Blue226 / 255 (89%)

89%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

#BCD4E2 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

#BCD4E2 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 #BCD4E2 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BCD4E2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.54:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.54:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.54:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD4E2 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

#BCD4E2

protanopia

#c6c7df

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD4E2;

Text Color

color: #BCD4E2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD4E2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD4E240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD4E2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD4E2 0%, #4783a6 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BCD4E2 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.