#BCD1D0 color
The hex color #BCD1D0 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.7% red, 82% green and 81.6% blue (188, 209, 208).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 19% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Windy (#BDD1D2), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.17:1).
#BCD1D0 color codes
| HEX | #BCD1D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(188, 209, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.7%, 82%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 19%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 10%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.3, -7.23, -1.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.3, 7.48, 194.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.922, 60.845, 68.513) | |
| Decimal | 12374480 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BCD1D0, 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 #BCD1D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BCD1D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.17:1 | 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 #BCD1D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cecfd0Protanopia
no red cones#cacbd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6d2d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bcd1d0; }
.text { color: #bcd1d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bcd1d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(188 209 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bcd1d0, #bcc8d1); }
Similar colors
#bdd1d2Windy#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c2d5d8Up in the Air#cadcdeShark#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#b7c5c6Trade Winds#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BCD1D0?
- #BCD1D0 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Windy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BCD1D0?
- The RGB value is 188, 209, 208: 188 red, 209 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BCD1D0?
- The complementary color is #D1BCBD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BCD1D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.17:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.