Color swatch image showing #BC988C with RGB(188,152,140) values
Color swatch image showing #BC988C with RGB(188,152,140) values

#BC988C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BC988C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BC988C Color Information

#BC988C RGB value is (188, 152, 140). The hex color red value is 188, green is 152, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 19 percent, 26 percent, 26 percent.

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#BC988C Color Meaning

Color #BC988C communicates warmth, approachability, and subtle elegance. #BC988C muted pink-brown balances softness with stability, creating a comforting and grounded presence. Psychologically, color #BC988C promotes calmness, emotional regulation, and social comfort. #BC988C supports reflective thinking and gentle engagement. Culturally, color #BC988C aligns with interior design, fashion, and artisanal crafts. Spiritually, #BC988C represents nurturing energy, patience, and the harmonization of heart and environment.

Color Conversion

Convert #BC988C 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
#BC988C
RGB
rgb(188, 152, 140)
HSL
hsl(15°, 26%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 26%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 26%, 74%)
XYZ
36.7009 35.0413 29.6402
Yxy
35.0413 0.3620 0.3456
Hunter Lab
59.1957 1.8685 1.4855
CIE-Lab
65.7808 11.5927 11.3818

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BC988C 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

#BC988C 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 #BC988C 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+)

2.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BC988C 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

#BC988C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BC988C;

Text Color

color: #BC988C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BC988C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BC988C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BC988C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BC988C 0%, #775246 100%);

#BC988C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BC988C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.