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#BCD4CF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCD4CF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCD4CF Color Information

#BCD4CF RGB value is (188, 212, 207). The hex color red value is 188, green is 212, and blue is 207. Its HSL format shows a hue of 167°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent, 17percent.

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#BCD4CF Color Meaning

Color #BCD4CF signifies balanced neutrality, architectural coolness, and muted reliability. #BCD4CF medium grey-blue sits between slate and sky—neither emotional nor sterile, but consistently present. Psychologically, color #BCD4CF creates visual rhythm in data tables, navigation menus, and technical documentation where hierarchy must emerge through tone, not ornament. In urban design, #BCD4CF echoes concrete softened by light—modern but not alienating. Spiritually, #BCD4CF represents steadiness without stagnation: presence that endures because #BCD4CF adapts. Use color #BCD4CF when your brand must feel dependable in complex environments, especially where users seek clarity, not charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD4CF 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
#BCD4CF
RGB
rgb(188, 212, 207)
HSL
hsl(167°, 22%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 0%, 2%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(167°, 11%, 83%)
XYZ
55.5450 62.2833 68.1258
Yxy
62.2833 0.2987 0.3349
Hunter Lab
78.9198 -2.6806 -0.0721
CIE-Lab
83.0639 -8.9712 -0.2598

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green212 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue207 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow2 / 100 (2%)
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#BCD4CF 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

#BCD4CF 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 #BCD4CF 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

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD4CF 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

#BCD4CF

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD4CF;

Text Color

color: #BCD4CF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD4CF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD4CF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD4CF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD4CF 0%, #598b81 100%);

#BCD4CF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCD4CF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.