Color swatch image showing #BCB89B with RGB(188,184,155) values

#BCB89B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCB89B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCB89B Color Information

#BCB89B RGB value is (188, 184, 155). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 18 percent, 26 percent.

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#BCB89B Color Meaning

Color #BCB89B signifies organic neutrality, textured calm, and coastal stillness. #BCB89B warm, greenish-grey resembles sun-bleached stones, driftwood, and dried sage, suggesting elements smoothed and harmonized by natural forces. Psychologically, color #BCB89B is deeply calming and centering, promoting feelings of balance, natural order, and resilient tranquility. #BCB89B provides a neutral backdrop that feels alive with subtle texture and organic warmth, reducing visual noise while maintaining a connection to the natural world. #BCB89B color is a restful, grounded neutral. Symbolically, color #BCB89B represents the wisdom of erosion, harmony achieved through time, and the beauty of the blended and worn. #BCB89B is the color of a landscape in repose. Culturally, #BCB89B is a staple in coastal, rustic, and minimalist design where a sense of serene, textural authenticity is desired. Color #BCB89B embodies an aesthetic of peaceful accumulation and natural selection, offering a visual tone that feels both curated and effortlessly evolved.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCB89B 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
#BCB89B
RGB
rgb(188, 184, 155)
HSL
hsl(53°, 20%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 18%, 74%)
XYZ
43.7959 47.3389 37.8394
Yxy
47.3389 0.3396 0.3670
Hunter Lab
68.8033 -0.7665 2.7793
CIE-Lab
74.4060 -3.4905 15.2597

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue155 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BCB89B 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

#BCB89B 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 #BCB89B 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCB89B 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

#BCB89B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB89B;

Text Color

color: #BCB89B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB89B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB89B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB89B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB89B 0%, #77724f 100%);

#BCB89B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCB89B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.