#84B3B3 color
The hex color #84B3B3 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 51.8% red, 70.2% green and 70.2% blue (132, 179, 179).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 24% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Summit (#8BB6B8), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.08:1).
#84B3B3 color codes
| HEX | #84B3B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(132, 179, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(51.8%, 70.2%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 24%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 26%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 0%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.75, -15.49, -5.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.75, 16.29, 198.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.77, 40.399, 48.657) | |
| Decimal | 8696755 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #84B3B3, 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 #84B3B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #84B3B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.08:1 | 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 #84B3B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adaeb3Protanopia
no red cones#a4a8b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#74b6b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #84b3b3; }
.text { color: #84b3b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #84b3b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(132 179 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #84b3b3, #849cb3); }
Similar colors
#8bb6b8Summit#86bebeRiverbed#83bbc1Misty Cold Sea#88aaaaHarbour Mist#7fbbc2Cuttlefish#96b3b3Cool#91b6acTreetop#6dbac0Castaway
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #84B3B3?
- #84B3B3 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Summit. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #84B3B3?
- The RGB value is 132, 179, 179: 132 red, 179 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #84B3B3?
- The complementary color is #B38484, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #84B3B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.08:1 and white text 2.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.