#BCD4E8 Color Meaning and Information

#BCD4E8 Color Information

#BCD4E8 RGB value is (188, 212, 232). The hex color red value is 188, green is 212, and blue is 232. Its HSL format shows a hue of 207°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 9 percent.

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#BCD4E8 Color Meaning

Color #BCD4E8 signifies tranquil detachment, soft clarity, and breathable space. #BCD4E8 light, grayish blue evokes mist over calm water. Color #BCD4E8 suggests cooled serenity and slight remoteness. Psychologically, color #BCD4E8 creates coolness and rational detachment. #BCD4E8 feels hygienic and efficient. Symbolically, color #BCD4E8 represents ethereal boundaries. Culturally, #BCD4E8 appears in spa design and hospital decor.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD4E8 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

#BCD4E8

RGB

rgb(188, 212, 232)

HSL

hsl(207°, 49%, 82%)

CMYK

cmyk(19%, 9%, 0%, 9%)

HSV

hsv(207°, 19%, 91%)

XYZ

58.8480 63.6045 85.5192

Yxy

63.6045 0.2830 0.3058

Hunter Lab

79.7524 -1.1909 -3.8234

CIE-Lab

83.7594 -3.8424 -12.5299

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green212 / 255 (83%)

83%

Blue232 / 255 (91%)

91%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Magenta9 / 100 (9%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

#BCD4E8 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

#BCD4E8 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 #BCD4E8 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:#BCD4E8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD4E8 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

#BCD4E8

protanopia

#c6c7e3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD4E8;

Text Color

color: #BCD4E8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD4E8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD4E840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD4E8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD4E8 0%, #3d7eb3 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BCD4E8 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.