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#BCD6A9 color code is #BCD6A9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bcd6a9.

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#BCD6A9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BCD6A9 is 0.6165. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.58:1 against white and 13.33:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BCD6A9 on white1.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BCD6A9 on black13.33:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BCD6A91.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BCD6A913.33:1AAA

#BCD6A9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BCD6A9?+
The hex code for #BCD6A9 is #BCD6A9. In RGB it's rgb(188, 214, 169), and in HSL it's hsl(95, 35%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of #BCD6A9?+
#BCD6A9 in RGB is (188, 214, 169). Written in CSS: rgb(188, 214, 169).
What is the CMYK value of #BCD6A9?+
#BCD6A9 converts to CMYK(12%, 0%, 21%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BCD6A9.
Is #bcd6a9 a warm or cool color?+
#BCD6A9 (#BCD6A9) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 95° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bcd6a9 belong to?+
#BCD6A9 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 95°, 35%, 75% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #bcd6a9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BCD6A9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.58:1 — 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 #bcd6a9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BCD6A9 (#BCD6A9) is 3141 C Light Clover, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BCD6A9 in design

Practical guidance for using #bcd6a9 (#BCD6A9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BCD6A9 (#BCD6A9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.3:1 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, #BCD6A9 (#BCD6A9) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green 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

#BCD6A9 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

#BCD6A9 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.