Sage (#BCB88A) Color Meaning and Information

Sage (#BCB88A) Color Information

Sage (#BCB88A) RGB value is (188, 184, 138). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 27 percent, 26 percent.

Sage

#BCB88A

rgb(188, 184, 138)

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Sage (#BCB88A) Color Meaning

Sage (#BCB88A) embodies tranquility, wisdom, and natural balance. This muted green-gray evokes herb gardens, soft foliage, and understated harmony. Psychologically, Sage (#BCB88A) promotes calm reflection, rational thinking, and emotional stability, making it ideal for restful or contemplative spaces. Culturally, Sage (#BCB88A) is associated with wellness, minimalism, and organic design, reflecting authenticity and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, it 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 Sage (#BCB88A) 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

#BCB88A

RGB

rgb(188, 184, 138)

HSL

hsl(55°, 27%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(55°, 27%, 74%)

XYZ

42.4670 46.8073 30.8412

Yxy

46.8073 0.3536 0.3897

Hunter Lab

68.4159 -1.2861 4.0582

CIE-Lab

74.0664 -5.9728 23.9397

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue138 / 255 (54%)

54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

Sage (#BCB88A) 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

Sage (#BCB88A) 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 Sage (#BCB88A) 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:#BCB88A

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 #BCB88A 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

Sage (#BCB88A)

protanopia

#baba95

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB88A;

Text Color

color: #BCB88A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB88A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB88A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB88A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB88A 0%, #787445 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Sage (#BCB88A) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.