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#BCCDEB color code is #BCCDEB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bccdeb.

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#BCCDEB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BCCDEB is 0.6035. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.61:1 against white and 13.07:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BCCDEB on white1.61:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BCCDEB on black13.07:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BCCDEB1.61:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BCCDEB13.07:1AAA

#BCCDEB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BCCDEB?+
The hex code for #BCCDEB is #BCCDEB. In RGB it's rgb(188, 205, 235), and in HSL it's hsl(218, 54%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #BCCDEB?+
#BCCDEB in RGB is (188, 205, 235). Written in CSS: rgb(188, 205, 235).
What is the CMYK value of #BCCDEB?+
#BCCDEB converts to CMYK(20%, 13%, 0%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BCCDEB.
Is #bccdeb a warm or cool color?+
#BCCDEB (#BCCDEB) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 218° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bccdeb belong to?+
#BCCDEB belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 218°, 54%, 83% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #bccdeb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BCCDEB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.61:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bccdeb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BCCDEB (#BCCDEB) is 290 C Pantone 290 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BCCDEB in design

Practical guidance for using #bccdeb (#BCCDEB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BCCDEB (#BCCDEB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BCCDEB (#BCCDEB) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BCCDEB flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#BCCDEB works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.