Color swatch image showing #BCD4DE with RGB(188,212,222) values

#BCD4DE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCD4DE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCD4DE Color Information

#BCD4DE RGB value is (188, 212, 222). The hex color red value is 188, green is 212, and blue is 222. Its HSL format shows a hue of 198°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#BCD4DE Color Meaning

Color #BCD4DE signifies tranquil detachment, soft clarity, and breathable space. #BCD4DE light, grayish blue evokes mist over calm water. Color #BCD4DE suggests cooled serenity and slight remoteness. Psychologically, color #BCD4DE creates coolness and rational detachment. #BCD4DE feels hygienic and efficient. Symbolically, color #BCD4DE represents ethereal boundaries. Culturally, #BCD4DE appears in spa design and hospital decor.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD4DE 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
#BCD4DE
RGB
rgb(188, 212, 222)
HSL
hsl(198°, 34%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 5%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(198°, 15%, 87%)
XYZ
57.4673 63.0523 78.2487
Yxy
63.0523 0.2891 0.3172
Hunter Lab
79.4055 -1.8176 -2.2458
CIE-Lab
83.4699 -5.9534 -7.6443

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green212 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue222 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#BCD4DE 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

#BCD4DE 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 #BCD4DE 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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#BCD4DE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD4DE 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

#BCD4DE

protanopia

#c6c7dc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD4DE;

Text Color

color: #BCD4DE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD4DE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD4DE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD4DE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD4DE 0%, #4d859d 100%);

#BCD4DE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCD4DE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.