Bok Choy

Also known as: Topiary Tint, Composed, Succulent Garden, Isle of Dreams

A gentle green with a calm and balanced character, Bok Choy works beautifully for 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle green undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Bok Choy

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.72:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 12.24:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Bok Choy background: #000000

Palettes featuring Bok Choy

Bok Choy with its complement

Soft neighbors of Bok Choy

Bok Choy triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bok Choy is closest to Girl Crush.

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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