Jade Sea color: hex code #B8E0D0
Jade Sea has the hex code #B8E0D0. It is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 87.8% green and 81.6% blue (184, 224, 208).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 39% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.61:1).
Jade Sea (#B8E0D0) color codes
| HEX | #B8E0D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 224, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 87.8%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 39%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 18%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 7%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.03, -16.18, 3.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.03, 16.55, 167.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.805, 68.054, 69.752) | |
| Decimal | 12116176 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Jade Sea, 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 #B8E0D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8E0D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.61:1 | 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 #B8E0D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedacfProtanopia
no red cones#d6d5d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b0e1dbTritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8e0d0; }
.text { color: #b8e0d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8e0d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 224 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8e0d0, #b8dce0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
See #B8E0D0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B8E0D0?
- #B8E0D0 is a light, desaturated spring green known as Jade Sea. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Jade Sea?
- The RGB value is 184, 224, 208: 184 red, 224 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Jade Sea?
- The complementary color is #E0B8C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8E0D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.61:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.