#BCDC9D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BCDC9D?

RGB(188, 220, 157), HSL(90.5, 47.4%, 73.9%), CMYK(14.5%, 0.0%, 28.6%, 13.7%).

Q: Does #BCDC9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#BCDC9D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 188, 220, 157, in HSL 90.5°, 47.4%, 73.9%, and in CMYK 14.5%, 0.0%, 28.6%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 6019 Pastel Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#BCDC9D

RGB

188, 220, 157

HSL

90.5, 47.4%, 73.9%

HSV

90.5, 28.6%, 86.3%

CMYK

14.5%, 0.0%, 28.6%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.8555 0.0907 130.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 6019 Pastel Green

Color Psychology

Light greens evoke tranquility, health, and natural balance. They are the most restful colors for the human eye, requiring no focal adjustment, which is why hospitals and spas favor them. Pastel greens reduce anxiety and symbolize safety and permission across cultures.

Design Usage

Soft greens are the standard for success messages, positive status indicators, and health-related interfaces. They create calming background tones for dashboards and data-heavy applications. Combine them with white and medium gray for a clinical, trustworthy appearance in medical or fintech apps.