Color #BCD6DC Color / Colour Code #BCD6DC
This page shows the hex color code for color #bcd6dc (#BCD6DC). The colour is a cyan tone with 31% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BCD6DC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BCD6DC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 161, 191, and 221 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 191, 311, and 71 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BCD6DC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 191 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 191 to 236 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 191 with its complement at 11 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BCD6DC
Lightness variations at hue 191 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BCD6DC
Design Use Cases for #BCD6DC
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #BCD6DC strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#BCD6DC at 80% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#BCD6DC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 191). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BCD6DC (hue 191) to its complement at hue 11. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 221. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bcd6dc, #dcc2bc);
CSS Code for #BCD6DC
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About Color #BCD6DC (#BCD6DC)
#BCD6DC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 188 red, 214 green, and 220 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 191 degrees with 31% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BCD6DC is 207/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BCD6DC against white is 1.52:1 and against black is 13.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DCC2BC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BCD6DC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BCDCD2 and #BCC6DC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BCD6DC?
- #BCD6DC is Color #BCD6DC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(188, 214, 220), HSL(191, 31%, 80%), and CMYK(15%, 3%, 0%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 207/255.
- Is #BCD6DC accessible for text?
- Against white, #BCD6DC has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BCD6DC?
- The complementary colour is #DCC2BC (hue 11). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BCDCD2 and #BCC6DC. The triadic palette adds #DCBCD6 and #D6DCBC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BCD6DC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bcd6dc; or rgb(188, 214, 220); or hsl(191, 31%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 191 31% 80%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.