Coast to Coast color: hex code #BDD4D1
Coast to Coast has the hex code #BDD4D1. It is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.1% red, 83.1% green and 82% blue (189, 212, 209).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 21% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 17% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.5:1).
Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1) color codes
| HEX | #BDD4D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 212, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.1%, 83.1%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 21%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 11%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 1%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.18, -8.26, -1.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.18, 8.33, 187.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.036, 62.508, 69.422) | |
| Decimal | 12440785 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Coast to Coast, 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 #BDD4D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BDD4D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.5:1 | 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 #BDD4D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d1d1Protanopia
no red cones#cdced1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7d5d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bdd4d1; }
.text { color: #bdd4d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bdd4d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(189 212 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bdd4d1, #bdccd4); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
See #BDD4D1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BDD4D1?
- #BDD4D1 is a light, grayish spring green known as Coast to Coast. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Coast to Coast?
- The RGB value is 189, 212, 209: 189 red, 212 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Coast to Coast?
- The complementary color is #D4BDC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BDD4D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.5:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.