Silky Green color: hex code #BDC2BB
Silky Green has the hex code #BDC2BB. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.1% red, 76.1% green and 73.3% blue (189, 194, 187).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 5% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 24% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.6:1).
Silky Green (#BDC2BB) color codes
| HEX | #BDC2BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 194, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.1%, 76.1%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 5%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 4%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.87, -3.02, 2.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.87, 4.2, 136.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.246, 52.99, 54.638) | |
| Decimal | 12436155 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silky Green, 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 #BDC2BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BDC2BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.6:1 | 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 #BDC2BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3c1bbProtanopia
no red cones#c2c0bbDeuteranopia
no green cones#bdc1c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bdc2bb; }
.text { color: #bdc2bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bdc2bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(189 194 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bdc2bb, #bbc2bc); }Similar colors
#babfbcMetal#b7b9b5Greystone#c0c2c0Waxwing#c6c6c2Brume#c7cfc7Murmur#b2b5afMagnetic#b2beb5Ash Gray#c2c0baSilverplate
See #BDC2BB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BDC2BB?
- #BDC2BB is a light gray known as Silky Green. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silky Green?
- The RGB value is 189, 194, 187: 189 red, 194 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silky Green?
- The complementary color is #C0BBC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BDC2BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.6:1 and white text 1.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.