#BCC6CB Hex Color
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Not quite grey and not quite blue, this pale shade with the hex code #bcc6cb reads bleached, airy, and quiet. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for healthcare, finance, and minimal layouts, and black text sits on it clearly at about 12.1:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy or a warm terracotta accent so it does not wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #bcc6cb
What is #bcc6cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcc6cb is rgb(188, 198, 203), in HSL hsl(200, 13%, 77%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #bcc6cb?
Deep navy and charcoal give #bcc6cb structure, while a small terracotta accent adds warmth the cool grey-blue lacks. Keep dark tones at roughly a 30 percent share so the pale base still breathes.
Is #bcc6cb readable on white or black?
#bcc6cb has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.07:1 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.