Glaucous Green color: hex code #B3E8C2
Glaucous Green has the hex code #B3E8C2. It is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.2% red, 91% green and 76.1% blue (179, 232, 194).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 54% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.24:1).
Glaucous Green (#B3E8C2) color codes
| HEX | #B3E8C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 232, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.2%, 91%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 54%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 23%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 16%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.58, -24.36, 13.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.58, 27.62, 151.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.182, 71.19, 61.757) | |
| Decimal | 11790530 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Glaucous Green, 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 #B3E8C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B3E8C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.24:1 | 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 #B3E8C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8dfc0Protanopia
no red cones#dfd9c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#abe7ddTritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b3e8c2; }
.text { color: #b3e8c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b3e8c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(179 232 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b3e8c2, #b3e8dd); }Similar colors
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See #B3E8C2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B3E8C2?
- #B3E8C2 is a light, moderate green known as Glaucous Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Glaucous Green?
- The RGB value is 179, 232, 194: 179 red, 232 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Glaucous Green?
- The complementary color is #E8B3D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B3E8C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.24:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.