#BCD6D0 color
The hex color #BCD6D0 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.7% red, 83.9% green and 81.6% blue (188, 214, 208).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 24% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.67:1).
#BCD6D0 color codes
| HEX | #BCD6D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(188, 214, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.7%, 83.9%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 24%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 12%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 3%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.62, -9.81, 0.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.62, 9.81, 179.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.168, 63.337, 68.928) | |
| Decimal | 12375760 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BCD6D0, 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 #BCD6D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BCD6D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.67:1 | 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 #BCD6D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d3d0Protanopia
no red cones#cecfd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6d7d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bcd6d0; }
.text { color: #bcd6d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bcd6d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(188 214 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bcd6d0, #bccfd6); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bddfd8Antiguan#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#cee5dfIce Dagger#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c9e7e3Polar Expedition
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #BCD6D0?
- #BCD6D0 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BCD6D0?
- The RGB value is 188, 214, 208: 188 red, 214 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BCD6D0?
- The complementary color is #D6BCC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BCD6D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.67:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.