Sweet Mint Pesto color: hex code #BBEE99
Sweet Mint Pesto has the hex code #BBEE99. It is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 93.3% green and 60% blue (187, 238, 153).
Its hue angle is 96°, with 71% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.8:1).
Sweet Mint Pesto (#BBEE99) color codes
| HEX | #BBEE99 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 238, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 93.3%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(96, 71%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(96, 36%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 36%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.93, -31.08, 35.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.93, 47.56, 130.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.817, 74.013, 41.423) | |
| Decimal | 12316313 | |
| Short hex | #BE9 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sweet Mint Pesto, 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 #BBEE99 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBEE99 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.8:1 | 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 #BBEE99 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5e293Protanopia
no red cones#edde9dDeuteranopia
no green cones#bce8d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbee99; }
.text { color: #bbee99; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbee99; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 238 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbee99, #99eea1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Green.
See #BBEE99 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BBEE99?
- #BBEE99 is a light, moderate green known as Sweet Mint Pesto. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sweet Mint Pesto?
- The RGB value is 187, 238, 153: 187 red, 238 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sweet Mint Pesto?
- The complementary color is #CC99EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBEE99?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.8:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.