Bok Choy
Also known as: Topiary Tint , Composed , Succulent Garden , Isle of Dreams
Bok Choy sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels calm and balanced. Try it in finance apps and outdoor gear. Reach for a purple companion shade to give Bok Choy maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.24:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Bok Choy color codes
- HEX
- #BCCAB3
- RGB
- rgb(188, 202, 179)
- RGBA
- rgba(188, 202, 179, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(97, 18%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(97, 11%, 79%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 0%, 11%, 21%)
- LAB
- lab(79.8 -8.1 9.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.2% 0.035 133.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 11.2
- RAL 7032: Pebble grey #B9B9A8 · ΔE 7.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Bok Choy works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bok Choy
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Bok Choy by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.72:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bok Choy background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bok Choy
Bok Choy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bok Choy
Bok Choy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Marsh Fog #C6D8C7 · ΔE 4.2
- Irish Moor #B5C0B3 · ΔE 4.5
- Zen Garden #D1DAC0 · ΔE 4.6
- Nature #BFD5B3 · ΔE 4.6
- Gum Leaf #ACC9B2 · ΔE 4.8
- Endive #CEE1C8 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bok Choy is closest to Girl Crush .
FAQ
Bok Choy FAQs
What color is Bok Choy?
Bok Choy is a light green with the hex code #BCCAB3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 97°, 18% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bok Choy?
The hex code for Bok Choy is #BCCAB3. In RGB it's rgb(188, 202, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 0%, 11%, 21%).
What colors go well with Bok Choy?
Bok Choy pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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