Moss Green

Q: How do I use #BCE6B3 in CSS?

You can use #BCE6B3 in CSS with: background-color: #BCE6B3; or color: #BCE6B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 230, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 22%, 10%.

#BCE6B3

Moss Green is a neutral light color with the hex code #BCE6B3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 188, 230, 179 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 22%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Moss Green color values

HEX: #BCE6B3
RGB: 188, 230, 179
HSL: 109°, 50%, 80%
CMYK: 18, 0, 22, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Moss Green sits at 109° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Moss Green is rendered as rgb(188, 230, 179), where the green channel leads at 230, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Moss Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 18C 0M 22Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (22%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Moss Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BCE6B3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 230, 179;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BCE6B3',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 22%
K: 10%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 230, 179)
rgba(188, 230, 179, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 109° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BCE6B3?

#BCE6B3 is Moss Green, a neutral light color with RGB values of 188, 230, 179. It has a hue of 109°, 50% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BCE6B3?

The RGB color code for #BCE6B3 is rgb(188, 230, 179). This means it contains 188 red, 230 green, and 179 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Moss Green a warm or cool color?

Moss Green (#BCE6B3) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #BCE6B3 in CSS?

You can use #BCE6B3 in CSS with: background-color: #BCE6B3; or color: #BCE6B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 230, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 22%, 10%.