Frosted Fir color: hex code #B4D5BD
Frosted Fir has the hex code #B4D5BD. It is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 83.5% green and 74.1% blue (180, 213, 189).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 28% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 16% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.19:1).
Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD) color codes
| HEX | #B4D5BD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 213, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 83.5%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 28%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 15%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 11%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.36, -15.55, 8.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.36, 17.6, 152.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.8, 60.965, 57.173) | |
| Decimal | 11851197 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Frosted Fir, 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 #B4D5BD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4D5BD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | 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 #B4D5BD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5cfbcProtanopia
no red cones#cfcbbeDeuteranopia
no green cones#afd4ceTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4d5bd; }
.text { color: #b4d5bd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4d5bd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 213 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4d5bd, #b4d5ce); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Celadon.
See #B4D5BD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B4D5BD?
- #B4D5BD is a light, desaturated green known as Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Frosted Fir?
- The RGB value is 180, 213, 189: 180 red, 213 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Frosted Fir?
- The complementary color is #D5B4CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4D5BD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.19:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.