Color swatch image showing #BCB888 with RGB(188,184,136) values

#BCB888 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCB888 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCB888 Color Information

#BCB888 RGB value is (188, 184, 136). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 136. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 28 percent, 26 percent.

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#BCB888 Color Meaning

Color #BCB888 embodies tranquility, wisdom, and natural balance. #BCB888 muted green-gray evokes herb gardens, soft foliage, and understated harmony. Psychologically, color #BCB888 promotes calm reflection, rational thinking, and emotional stability, making #BCB888 ideal for restful or contemplative spaces. Culturally, color #BCB888 is associated with wellness, minimalism, and organic design, reflecting authenticity and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #BCB888 represents cleansing, insight, and measured judgment, encouraging mindfulness and a deep connection to the natural rhythm of life. Its muted tone provides comfort without overwhelming perception.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCB888 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
#BCB888
RGB
rgb(188, 184, 136)
HSL
hsl(55°, 28%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 28%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 28%, 74%)
XYZ
42.3235 46.7499 30.0855
Yxy
46.7499 0.3552 0.3923
Hunter Lab
68.3739 -1.3418 4.1954
CIE-Lab
74.0295 -6.2451 24.9579

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue136 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BCB888 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

#BCB888 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 #BCB888 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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#BCB888

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCB888 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

#BCB888

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB888;

Text Color

color: #BCB888;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB888;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB88840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB888;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB888 0%, #797544 100%);

#BCB888 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCB888 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.