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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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