#BCC6BC Hex Color
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This desaturated, ashy green relies on heavy grey undertones to achieve its faded, organic appearance. Because the value is quite light, the hex code #bcc6bc works best as a neutral background for sustainability or pharmacy branding. It provides excellent contrast for black type, though it can appear muddy when paired with overly bright or saturated primaries. Stick to muted earth tones to keep the palette grounded.
Questions about #bcc6bc
What is #bcc6bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcc6bc is rgb(188, 198, 188), in HSL hsl(120, 8%, 76%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 5%, 22%.
What color schemes work best with #bcc6bc?
Because #bcc6bc carries heavy grey undertones, it anchors best when paired with charcoal for text or deep, muted earth tones for contrast. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation primaries, as they will cause this subtle green to appear muddy or washed out on screen.
Is #bcc6bc readable on white or black?
#bcc6bc has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.94:1 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.