Mystery Mint color: hex code #BBEFD3
Mystery Mint has the hex code #BBEFD3. It is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 93.7% green and 82.7% blue (187, 239, 211).
Its hue angle is 148°, with 62% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.4:1).
Mystery Mint (#BBEFD3) color codes
| HEX | #BBEFD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 239, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 93.7%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(148, 62%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(148, 22%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 12%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.32, -22.07, 8.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.32, 23.52, 159.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.115, 76.999, 73.152) | |
| Decimal | 12316627 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Mystery 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 #BBEFD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBEFD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.4:1 | 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 #BBEFD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede7d2Protanopia
no red cones#e4e1d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#b1efe7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbefd3; }
.text { color: #bbefd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbefd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 239 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbefd3, #bbefed); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Teal.
See #BBEFD3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BBEFD3?
- #BBEFD3 is a very light, moderate green known as Mystery Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Mystery Mint?
- The RGB value is 187, 239, 211: 187 red, 239 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Mystery Mint?
- The complementary color is #EFBBD7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBEFD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.4:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.