Mint-o-licious color: hex code #B6E9C8
Mint-o-licious has the hex code #B6E9C8. It is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 91.4% green and 78.4% blue (182, 233, 200).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 54% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.48:1).
Mint-o-licious (#B6E9C8) color codes
| HEX | #B6E9C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 233, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 91.4%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 54%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 22%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 14%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.16, -22.78, 10.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.16, 25.19, 154.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.853, 72.391, 65.504) | |
| Decimal | 11987400 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Mint-o-licious, 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 #B6E9C8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6E9C8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.48:1 | 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 #B6E9C8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e1c6Protanopia
no red cones#dfdbcaDeuteranopia
no green cones#aee8dfTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6e9c8; }
.text { color: #b6e9c8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6e9c8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 233 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6e9c8, #b6e9e2); }Similar colors
#b3e8c2Glaucous Green#bbefd3Mystery Mint#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#bef7cfSmell the Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#cef0ccPastel Mint
Closest common color name: Celadon.
See #B6E9C8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B6E9C8?
- #B6E9C8 is a light, moderate green known as Mint-o-licious. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Mint-o-licious?
- The RGB value is 182, 233, 200: 182 red, 233 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Mint-o-licious?
- The complementary color is #E9B6D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6E9C8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.48:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.