analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCC5DC — Silver
#BCC5DC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 223° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#bcc5dc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCC5DC
- f5f6fa
- d6dcea
- b8c1d9
- 99a6c9
- 7a8cb9
- 5b71a9
- 4a5c8c
- 39486d
- 29344e
- 191f2f
- 090b11
Color schemes using #BCC5DC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#BCC5DC FAQ
What color is #BCC5DC?
#BCC5DC is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 31% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCC5DC?
#BCC5DC is rgb(188, 197, 220) in RGB, hsl(223, 31%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 10%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCC5DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.16:1.
What colors go well with #BCC5DC?
Its direct complement is #DCD3BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCC3BC and #D5DCBC gives you contrast without the vibration.