Glow in the Dark color: hex code #BEFDB7
Glow in the Dark has the hex code #BEFDB7. It is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 99.2% green and 71.8% blue (190, 253, 183).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 95% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.92:1).
Glow in the Dark (#BEFDB7) color codes
| HEX | #BEFDB7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 253, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 99.2%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 95%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 28%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 28%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.72, -32.61, 27.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.72, 42.54, 140.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.905, 84.614, 57.703) | |
| Decimal | 12516791 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Glow in the Dark, 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 #BEFDB7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEFDB7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.92:1 | 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 #BEFDB7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff1b3Protanopia
no red cones#f7ebbbDeuteranopia
no green cones#b9f9eaTritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #befdb7; }
.text { color: #befdb7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #befdb7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 253 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #befdb7, #b7fdd3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Green.
See #BEFDB7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BEFDB7?
- #BEFDB7 is a very light, vivid green known as Glow in the Dark. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Glow in the Dark?
- The RGB value is 190, 253, 183: 190 red, 253 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Glow in the Dark?
- The complementary color is #F6B7FD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEFDB7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.92:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.