#BCD4D0 Color Meaning and Information

#BCD4D0 Color Information

#BCD4D0 RGB value is (188, 212, 208). The hex color red value is 188, green is 212, and blue is 208. Its HSL format shows a hue of 170°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent, 17percent.

#BCD4D0

rgb(188, 212, 208)

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#BCD4D0 Color Meaning

Color #BCD4D0 signifies balanced neutrality, architectural coolness, and muted reliability. #BCD4D0 medium grey-blue sits between slate and sky—neither emotional nor sterile, but consistently present. Psychologically, color #BCD4D0 creates visual rhythm in data tables, navigation menus, and technical documentation where hierarchy must emerge through tone, not ornament. In urban design, #BCD4D0 echoes concrete softened by light—modern but not alienating. Spiritually, #BCD4D0 represents steadiness without stagnation: presence that endures because #BCD4D0 adapts. Use color #BCD4D0 when your brand must feel dependable in complex environments, especially where users seek clarity, not charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD4D0 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

#BCD4D0

RGB

rgb(188, 212, 208)

HSL

hsl(170°, 22%, 78%)

CMYK

cmyk(11%, 0%, 2%, 17%)

HSV

hsv(170°, 11%, 83%)

XYZ

55.6677 62.3324 68.7719

Yxy

62.3324 0.2981 0.3337

Hunter Lab

78.9509 -2.6258 -0.2100

CIE-Lab

83.0899 -8.7758 -0.7539

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green212 / 255 (83%)

83%

Blue208 / 255 (82%)

82%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow2 / 100 (2%)

Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Color Variations

#BCD4D0 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

#BCD4D0 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 #BCD4D0 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BCD4D0

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 #BCD4D0 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

#BCD4D0

protanopia

#c6c7d1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD4D0;

Text Color

color: #BCD4D0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD4D0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD4D040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD4D0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD4D0 0%, #598b83 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BCD4D0 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.