Color swatch image showing #BCD4F0 with RGB(188,212,240) values

#BCD4F0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCD4F0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCD4F0 Color Information

#BCD4F0 RGB value is (188, 212, 240). The hex color red value is 188, green is 212, and blue is 240. Its HSL format shows a hue of 212°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 84 percent. The CMYK process values are 22 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

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#BCD4F0 Color Meaning

Color #BCD4F0 conveys calm composure, subtle clarity, and reflective calm. Its muted blue tone evokes soft skies and gentle water reflections. Color #BCD4F0 encourages relaxed focus and thoughtful observation. In design, #BCD4F0 pairs well with neutral and pastel colors, lending softness, depth, and visual balance. #BCD4F0 represents tranquility, composure, and understated sophistication. #BCD4F0 color fosters steady awareness, peaceful clarity, and gentle energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCD4F0 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
#BCD4F0
RGB
rgb(188, 212, 240)
HSL
hsl(212°, 63%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(22%, 12%, 0%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(212°, 22%, 94%)
XYZ
60.0107 64.0696 91.6418
Yxy
64.0696 0.2782 0.2970
Hunter Lab
80.0435 -0.6590 -5.1624
CIE-Lab
84.0020 -2.0996 -16.4143

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green212 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue240 / 255 (94%)
94%

CMYK Values

Cyan22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#BCD4F0 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

#BCD4F0 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 #BCD4F0 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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#BCD4F0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCD4F0 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

#BCD4F0

protanopia

#c6c7e9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCD4F0;

Text Color

color: #BCD4F0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCD4F0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCD4F040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCD4F0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCD4F0 0%, #2d75c8 100%);

#BCD4F0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCD4F0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.