#BCD5EF

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BCD5EF?

RGB(188, 213, 239), HSL(210.6, 61.4%, 83.7%), CMYK(21.3%, 10.9%, 0.0%, 6.3%).

Q: Does #BCD5EF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.51:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BCD5EF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 188, 213, 239, in HSL 210.6°, 61.4%, 83.7%, and in CMYK 21.3%, 10.9%, 0.0%, 6.3%. The nearest named color is lightsteelblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#BCD5EF

RGB

188, 213, 239

HSL

210.6, 61.4%, 83.7%

HSV

210.6, 21.3%, 93.7%

CMYK

21.3%, 10.9%, 0.0%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.8628 0.0451 249.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightsteelblue 2

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.