#BCC6A2 color
The hex color #BCC6A2 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.7% red, 77.6% green and 63.5% blue (188, 198, 162).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 24% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Seedling (#C0CBA1), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.74:1).
#BCC6A2 color codes
| HEX | #BCC6A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(188, 198, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.7%, 77.6%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 24%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 18%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 18%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.28, -9.72, 16.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.28, 19.51, 119.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.454, 53.688, 42.038) | |
| Decimal | 12371618 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BCC6A2, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BCC6A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BCC6A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BCC6A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc2a0Protanopia
no red cones#cac2a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfc2bcTritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bcc6a2; }
.text { color: #bcc6a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bcc6a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(188 198 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bcc6a2, #aac6a2); }
Similar colors
#c0cba1Seedling#bbc199Beige and Sage#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bccab3Bok Choy#cfd1b2Bitter Melon#aebea6Meadow Morn
Closest common color name: Sage.
Questions
- What color is #BCC6A2?
- #BCC6A2 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Seedling. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BCC6A2?
- The RGB value is 188, 198, 162: 188 red, 198 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BCC6A2?
- The complementary color is #ACA2C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BCC6A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.74:1 and white text 1.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.