Water Leaf color: hex code #B6ECDE
Water Leaf has the hex code #B6ECDE. It is a light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 92.5% green and 87.1% blue (182, 236, 222).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 59% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.04:1).
Water Leaf (#B6ECDE) color codes
| HEX | #B6ECDE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 236, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 92.5%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 59%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 23%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.49, -19.98, 1.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.49, 20.01, 176.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.468, 75.207, 80.318) | |
| Decimal | 11988190 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Water Leaf, 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 #B6ECDE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6ECDE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.04:1 | 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 #B6ECDE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e5ddProtanopia
no red cones#dededfDeuteranopia
no green cones#a8eee8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6ecde; }
.text { color: #b6ecde; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6ecde; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 236 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6ecde, #b6dfec); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
See #B6ECDE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B6ECDE?
- #B6ECDE is a light, moderate spring green known as Water Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Water Leaf?
- The RGB value is 182, 236, 222: 182 red, 236 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Water Leaf?
- The complementary color is #ECB6C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6ECDE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.04:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.