#BCD3D1 color
The hex color #BCD3D1 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.7% red, 82.7% green and 82% blue (188, 211, 209).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 21% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.38:1).
#BCD3D1 color codes
| HEX | #BCD3D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(188, 211, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.7%, 82.7%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 21%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 11%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 1%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.85, -8.07, -1.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.85, 8.23, 191.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.539, 61.882, 69.328) | |
| Decimal | 12374993 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BCD3D1, 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 #BCD3D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BCD3D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.38:1 | 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 #BCD3D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d0d1Protanopia
no red cones#cbcdd1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6d4d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bcd3d1; }
.text { color: #bcd3d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bcd3d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(188 211 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bcd3d1, #bcc9d3); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd1d2Windy#c2d5d8Up in the Air#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#cadcdeShark#cfe2e0Mountain Dew
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BCD3D1?
- #BCD3D1 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Coast to Coast. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BCD3D1?
- The RGB value is 188, 211, 209: 188 red, 211 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BCD3D1?
- The complementary color is #D3BCBE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BCD3D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.38:1 and white text 1.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.