#BCC5BA Hex Color

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Pale and strongly muted, #bcc5ba carries a soft greenish-gray cast with a bleached, ashy finish. Its light, low-chroma appearance suggests cleanliness and stability, making it effective as a dominant background for minimalist interfaces, eco brands, and pharmacy layouts. Black text remains highly legible, while warm charcoal or deep olive adds definition. The hex code is #bcc5ba.

Questions about #bcc5ba

What is #bcc5ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcc5ba is rgb(188, 197, 186), in HSL hsl(109, 9%, 75%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 6%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #bcc5ba?
The muted green-gray of #bcc5ba pairs well with warm charcoal, deep olive, muted terracotta, and off-white, adding definition and natural warmth without overpowering its pale, low-chroma character, especially in calm, spacious layouts.
Is #bcc5ba readable on white or black?
#bcc5ba has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.