#BCD5D2 color
The hex color #BCD5D2 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.7% red, 83.5% green and 82.4% blue (188, 213, 210).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 23% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.59:1).
#BCD5D2 color codes
| HEX | #BCD5D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(188, 213, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.7%, 83.5%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 23%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 12%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.41, -8.9, -1.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.41, 9, 188.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.163, 62.932, 70.148) | |
| Decimal | 12375506 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BCD5D2, 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 #BCD5D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BCD5D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.59:1 | 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 #BCD5D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d2d2Protanopia
no red cones#cdced2Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6d6d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bcd5d2; }
.text { color: #bcd5d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bcd5d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(188 213 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bcd5d2, #bcccd5); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd1d2Windy#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c2e2e3Cold Wave#bddfd8Antiguan#bee0e2Poolside#c5e5e2Swan Lake
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #BCD5D2?
- #BCD5D2 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 #BCD5D2?
- The RGB value is 188, 213, 210: 188 red, 213 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BCD5D2?
- The complementary color is #D5BCBF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BCD5D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.59:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.