Break the Ice color: hex code #B2E1EE
Break the Ice has the hex code #B2E1EE. It is a light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 88.2% green and 93.3% blue (178, 225, 238).
Its hue angle is 193°, with 64% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.9:1).
Break the Ice (#B2E1EE) color codes
| HEX | #B2E1EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 225, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 88.2%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(193, 64%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(193, 25%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 5%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.74, -12.25, -11.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.74, 16.67, 222.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.713, 69.486, 91.086) | |
| Decimal | 11723246 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Break the Ice, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B2E1EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B2E1EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B2E1EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8deefProtanopia
no red cones#ced6eeDeuteranopia
no green cones#9fe6e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b2e1ee; }
.text { color: #b2e1ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b2e1ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 225 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b2e1ee, #b2c3ee); }Similar colors
#b4dfedPolar Wind#aedcecLady-In-Waiting#b8e4f5Breaking the Ice#acdceeDistant Homeworld#add8e6Light Blue#bbe4eaTip of the Iceberg#b0e0e6Powder Blue#bfe1e6H₂O
See #B2E1EE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B2E1EE?
- #B2E1EE is a light, moderate cyan known as Break the Ice. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Break the Ice?
- The RGB value is 178, 225, 238: 178 red, 225 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Break the Ice?
- The complementary color is #EEBFB2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B2E1EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.9:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.