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HEX BCD8CE - #BCD8CE, RGB(188,216,206) Color


Color Name: Opal*
Hex Color Code: #BCD8CE
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 216, 206)
CMYK Values*: 13.0%, 0.0%, 4.6%, 15.3%



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What color is BCD8CE?

The RGB color code for color number #BCD8CE is RGB(188, 216, 206). In the RGB color model, #BCD8CE has a red value of 188, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 4.6% yellow, and 15.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 158.6° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCD8CE has a hue of 158.6° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation and 84.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCD8CE is cool or warm?

Color BCD8CE is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BCD8CE? (For interior and product design)

BCD8CE has an LRV of nearly 64. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Compare LRV 64 of #BCD8CE with dark and light Color




Is #BCD8CE Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCD8CE meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BCD8CE color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 216, 206)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
216 (84.7%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.96%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
4.63%
Key
15.29%

HSL

HSL(158.57deg, 26.4 %, 79.2 %)

Hue
158.57°
Saturation
26.42 %.
Lightness
79.22 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 46, 36)
Red
15 (5.8%)
Yellow
46 (18.0%)
Blue
36 (14.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
158.57°
Saturation
12.96 %.
Brightness / Value
84.71 %.

HWB

H: 158.57°

W: 73.73 %

B: 15.29 %

XYZ

X : 56.44

Y : 64.26

Z : 67.82

YXY

Y1 : 64.26

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 15.29%

Y : 19.22%


LRV

~ 64.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.9G 8.3/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 84.1

A : -11.22

B : 1.78

CIE-Lch

L : 84.1

C : 11.36

H : 170.97

CIE-Luv

L : 84.1

U : -14.63

V : 4.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.16

A : -14.62

B : 5.95






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BCD8CE

Here are the colors similar to BCD8CE. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#C0E8D5
Aero Blue
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#A0D1CA
Shelduck Blue
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCD8CE.

#B9DCD2
PANTONE 566 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#B7CDC2
PANTONE 622 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B6C9C2
PANTONE 4169 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A8D3C5
PANTONE 4162 C
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCD8CE.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCD8CE.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCD8CE.

#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#D9E7D7
BS 14-C-31 - Green (Alpine)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BCD8CE

Here are the paint colors similar to BCD8CE. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints

Hex color BCD8CE similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCD8CE to PPG Paints

#BBDBD0
Sweet Nothings (PPG1140-2)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#BDE1D8
Serendipity (PPG1230-2)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#AED0C9
Cassiopeia (PPG1141-3)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#ADC8C0
Copenhagen (PPG1137-4)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCD8CE similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCD8CE to Dunn-Edwards

#B6D3C5
Little Beaux Blue (DET 549)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B1CFC7
Steamy Spring (DE 5709)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#AEDDD3
Jaded Clouds (DE 5702)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#AECAC8
Seaport (DE 5744)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BCD8CE similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCD8CE to Sherwin Williams

#C4D9CE
Breaktime (SW 6463)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C0E3DA
Waterfall (SW 6750)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#ABD1C9
Blue Sky (SW 0063)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C1E6DF
Tame Teal (SW 6757)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color BCD8CE similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCD8CE to Behr

#BCDCCD
Mirador (M420-3)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B1CDC2
Wintergreen Dream (M430-3)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#ABCCC3
Baby Aqua (M440-3)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#AFD9D3
Wave Top (M450-3)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BCD8CE similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCD8CE to Valspar

#C1E1D2
Witch's Brew (V063-1)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B0D5CE
Sea Inspired (V064-2)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#ADCDC5
Wave Runner (8002-35C)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#BFE0CE
Mint Gala (6001-7B)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCD8CE similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCD8CE to Benjamin Moore

#AFD7CB
Copper Patina (619)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#AFCBBD
Bridal Bouquet (632)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#B2DDD6
Maritime Blue (667)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#ABC8C0
Warm Springs (682)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BCD8CE similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BCD8CE to Farrow & Ball

#BDCCC2
Teresa's Green (236)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 8.27 (91.7% similar)
#D5DAD1
Pale Powder (203)
ΔE - 8.47 (91.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCD8CE color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BCD8CE
Opal*

D8BCC6
Queen Pink*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #BCD8CE?

Color that best contrast with #BCD8CE is #D8BCC6, color name is Queen Pink*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #BCD8CE?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCD8CE is #D8BCC6, color name is Queen Pink*.





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