Light Mint color: hex code #B6FFBB
Light Mint has the hex code #B6FFBB. It is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 100% green and 73.3% blue (182, 255, 187).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 100% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.01:1).
Light Mint (#B6FFBB) color codes
| HEX | #B6FFBB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 255, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 100%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 100%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 29%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 27%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.9, -35.44, 25.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.9, 43.65, 144.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.018, 85.05, 60.047) | |
| Decimal | 11993019 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Light Mint, 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 #B6FFBB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6FFBB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.01:1 | 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 #B6FFBB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff2b7Protanopia
no red cones#f6ebbfDeuteranopia
no green cones#aefbedTritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6ffbb; }
.text { color: #b6ffbb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6ffbb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 255 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6ffbb, #b6ffe0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Green.
See #B6FFBB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B6FFBB?
- #B6FFBB is a very light, vivid green known as Light Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Light Mint?
- The RGB value is 182, 255, 187: 182 red, 255 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Light Mint?
- The complementary color is #FFB6FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6FFBB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.01:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.