#BCE3DF Hex Code
Color Name: Columbia Blue
What is hex #BCE3DF Color?
The color name of hex code #BCE3DF is Columbia Blue. The RGB values are (188, 227, 223) which means it is composed of
29% red, 36% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:0 Y:2 K:11. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BCE3DF has a hue of 174°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 89%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BCE3DF Color Codes
| Color Name | Columbia Blue |
| RGB Values | (188, 227, 223) |
| CMYK Values | (17%, 0%, 2%, 11%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (174°, 17%, 89%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #431C20 [Temptress] |
| Closest Pantone® | 628 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #E3BCC0 [Cameo Pink] |
| #BCE3DF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D5D5D5 |
| Desaturated | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D7D7D7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DADADA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E6E6E6 |
Hex #BCE3DF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BCE3DF is #E3BCC0 which is called Cameo Pink. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BCE3DF color is offered by #E3BCC0. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BCE3DF are #BCD4E3 and #BCE3CC, called Beau Blue and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BCE3DF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BCE3DF are #E3BCD4 (Thistle) and #E3CCBC (Dust Storm). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BCE3DF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DFBCE3 (Thistle) and #E3DFBC (Dutch White) along with #BCE3DF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BCE3DF has #DFBCE3 (Thistle), #E3BCC0 (Cameo Pink) and #C0E3BC (Tea Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BCE3DF contains #CCBCE3 (Thistle), #E3BCC0 (Cameo Pink) and #D4E3BC (Tea Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BCE3DF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BCE3DF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BCE3DF Color
Tints
C9E9E5- D0EBE9
- D7EEEC
- DEF1EF
- E4F4F2
- EBF7F5
- F2F9F9
- F8FCFC
Tones
- B0CFCC
- AAC5C3
- A4BBB9
- 9EB2B0
- 98A8A6
- 929E9D
- 8C9493
- 868A8A
Shades
- 96B6B2
- 849F9C
- 718886
- 5E7270
- 4B5B59
- 384443
- 262D2D
- 131716
#BCE3DF Color Patterns
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#BCE3DF Gingham Checks
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#BCE3DF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BCE3DF Polka Dots Pattern
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#BCE3DF Honeycomb Pattern
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#BCE3DF Leaves Pattern
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#BCE3DF Houndstooth Pattern
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#BCE3DF Trellis Pattern
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#BCE3DF Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
