Color swatch image showing #BCD2ED with RGB(188,210,237) values

#BCD2ED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCD2ED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCD2ED Color Information

#BCD2ED RGB value is (188, 210, 237). The hex color red value is 188, green is 210, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 83 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#BCD2ED Color Meaning

Color #BCD2ED conveys calm composure, subtle clarity, and reflective calm. Its muted blue tone evokes soft skies and gentle water reflections. Color #BCD2ED encourages relaxed focus and thoughtful observation. In design, #BCD2ED pairs well with neutral and pastel colors, lending softness, depth, and visual balance. #BCD2ED represents tranquility, composure, and understated sophistication. #BCD2ED color fosters steady awareness, peaceful clarity, and gentle energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD2ED 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
#BCD2ED
RGB
rgb(188, 210, 237)
HSL
hsl(213°, 58%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 11%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(213°, 21%, 93%)
XYZ
59.0717 62.8990 89.1481
Yxy
62.8990 0.2798 0.2979
Hunter Lab
79.3089 -0.5249 -4.8301
CIE-Lab
83.3892 -1.7073 -15.7423

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green210 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#BCD2ED 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

#BCD2ED 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 #BCD2ED 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 AAA

Normal Text

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD2ED 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD2ED;

Text Color

color: #BCD2ED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD2ED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD2ED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD2ED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD2ED 0%, #3372c0 100%);

#BCD2ED Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCD2ED color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.