Smell the Mint color: hex code #BEF7CF
Smell the Mint has the hex code #BEF7CF. It is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 96.9% green and 81.2% blue (190, 247, 207).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 78% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.39:1).
Smell the Mint (#BEF7CF) color codes
| HEX | #BEF7CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 247, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 96.9%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 78%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 23%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 16%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.56, -25.73, 13.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.56, 29.02, 152.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.755, 81.971, 71.377) | |
| Decimal | 12515279 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Smell the 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 #BEF7CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEF7CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.39:1 | 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 #BEF7CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7eecdProtanopia
no red cones#ede7d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b5f6ecTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bef7cf; }
.text { color: #bef7cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bef7cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 247 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bef7cf, #bef7eb); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Celadon.
See #BEF7CF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BEF7CF?
- #BEF7CF is a very light, moderate green known as Smell the Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Smell the Mint?
- The RGB value is 190, 247, 207: 190 red, 247 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Smell the Mint?
- The complementary color is #F7BEE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEF7CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.39:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.