Color swatch image showing #BCD2E3 with RGB(188,210,227) values

#BCD2E3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCD2E3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCD2E3 Color Information

#BCD2E3 RGB value is (188, 210, 227). The hex color red value is 188, green is 210, and blue is 227. Its HSL format shows a hue of 206°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 7 percent, 0 percent, 11 percent.

#BCD2E3 color swatch
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#BCD2E3 Color Meaning

Color #BCD2E3 signifies tranquil detachment, soft clarity, and breathable space. #BCD2E3 light, grayish blue evokes mist over calm water. Color #BCD2E3 suggests cooled serenity and slight remoteness. Psychologically, color #BCD2E3 creates coolness and rational detachment. #BCD2E3 feels hygienic and efficient. Symbolically, color #BCD2E3 represents ethereal boundaries. Culturally, #BCD2E3 appears in spa design and hospital decor.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD2E3 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
#BCD2E3
RGB
rgb(188, 210, 227)
HSL
hsl(206°, 41%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 7%, 0%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(206°, 17%, 89%)
XYZ
57.6508 62.3306 81.6655
Yxy
62.3306 0.2859 0.3091
Hunter Lab
78.9497 -1.1689 -3.2109
CIE-Lab
83.0889 -3.8621 -10.8715

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green210 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue227 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#BCD2E3 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

#BCD2E3 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 #BCD2E3 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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#BCD2E3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD2E3 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

#BCD2E3

protanopia

#c6c6df

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD2E3;

Text Color

color: #BCD2E3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD2E3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD2E340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD2E3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD2E3 0%, #467da7 100%);

#BCD2E3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCD2E3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.