#BCDBC0 color
The hex color #BCDBC0 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.7% red, 85.9% green and 75.3% blue (188, 219, 192).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 30% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Sugar Mint (#C0E2C5), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.03:1).
#BCDBC0 color codes
| HEX | #BCDBC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(188, 219, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.7%, 85.9%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 30%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 14%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 12%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.57, -15.35, 9.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.57, 18.25, 147.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.583, 65.159, 59.508) | |
| Decimal | 12377024 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BCDBC0, 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 #BCDBC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BCDBC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.03:1 | 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 #BCDBC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcd5bfProtanopia
no red cones#d6d2c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b9dad3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bcdbc0; }
.text { color: #bcdbc0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bcdbc0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(188 219 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bcdbc0, #bcdbd0); }
Similar colors
#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c5e6cfDelta Mint#c6e1bcAmbrosia#bfd5b3Nature#cee1c8Endive#acc9b2Gum Leaf
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #BCDBC0?
- #BCDBC0 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Sugar Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BCDBC0?
- The RGB value is 188, 219, 192: 188 red, 219 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BCDBC0?
- The complementary color is #DBBCD7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BCDBC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.03:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.