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#BCE6DC color code is #BCE6DC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bce6dc.

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#BCE6DC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BCE6DC is 0.7245. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.36:1 against white and 15.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BCE6DC on white1.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BCE6DC on black15.49:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BCE6DC1.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BCE6DC15.49:1AAA

#BCE6DC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BCE6DC?+
The hex code for #BCE6DC is #BCE6DC. In RGB it's rgb(188, 230, 220), and in HSL it's hsl(166, 46%, 82%).
What is the RGB value of #BCE6DC?+
#BCE6DC in RGB is (188, 230, 220). Written in CSS: rgb(188, 230, 220).
What is the CMYK value of #BCE6DC?+
#BCE6DC converts to CMYK(18%, 0%, 4%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BCE6DC.
Is #bce6dc a warm or cool color?+
#BCE6DC (#BCE6DC) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 166° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bce6dc belong to?+
#BCE6DC belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 166°, 46%, 82% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #bce6dc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BCE6DC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.36:1 — 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 #bce6dc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BCE6DC (#BCE6DC) is 565 C Pantone 565 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BCE6DC in design

Practical guidance for using #bce6dc (#BCE6DC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BCE6DC (#BCE6DC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BCE6DC (#BCE6DC) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#BCE6DC 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

#BCE6DC 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.