Color swatch image showing #BCD2EB with RGB(188,210,235) values

#BCD2EB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCD2EB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCD2EB Color Information

#BCD2EB RGB value is (188, 210, 235). The hex color red value is 188, green is 210, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 212°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of 83 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

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#BCD2EB Color Meaning

Color #BCD2EB conveys calm composure, subtle clarity, and reflective calm. Its muted blue tone evokes soft skies and gentle water reflections. Color #BCD2EB encourages relaxed focus and thoughtful observation. In design, #BCD2EB pairs well with neutral and pastel colors, lending softness, depth, and visual balance. #BCD2EB represents tranquility, composure, and understated sophistication. #BCD2EB color fosters steady awareness, peaceful clarity, and gentle energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD2EB 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
#BCD2EB
RGB
rgb(188, 210, 235)
HSL
hsl(212°, 54%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 11%, 0%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(212°, 20%, 92%)
XYZ
58.7810 62.7827 87.6174
Yxy
62.7827 0.2810 0.3001
Hunter Lab
79.2355 -0.6572 -4.4977
CIE-Lab
83.3279 -2.1441 -14.7709

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green210 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue235 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#BCD2EB 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

#BCD2EB 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 #BCD2EB 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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#BCD2EB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD2EB 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

#BCD2EB

protanopia

#c6c6e5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD2EB;

Text Color

color: #BCD2EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD2EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD2EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD2EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD2EB 0%, #3875bb 100%);

#BCD2EB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCD2EB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.