#B0BA9D color
The hex color #B0BA9D is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 72.9% green and 61.6% blue (176, 186, 157).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 17% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Camping Grounds (#B4C2A2), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.36:1).
#B0BA9D color codes
| HEX | #B0BA9D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 186, 157) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 72.9%, 61.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 17%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 16%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 16%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.05, -8.68, 13.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.05, 16.09, 122.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.548, 46.782, 38.733) | |
| Decimal | 11582109 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0BA9D, 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 #B0BA9D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0BA9D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.36:1 | 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 #B0BA9D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#beb69bProtanopia
no red cones#bcb69eDeuteranopia
no green cones#b2b7b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0ba9d; }
.text { color: #b0ba9d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0ba9d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 186 157 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0ba9d, #a2ba9d); }
Similar colors
#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#a8b59eSalvia#aebea6Meadow Morn#abb39eGargoyle#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#bbc199Beige and Sage#9ead92Rooftop Garden#aaad94Quiet Thicket
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #B0BA9D?
- #B0BA9D is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Camping Grounds. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0BA9D?
- The RGB value is 176, 186, 157: 176 red, 186 green and 157 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0BA9D?
- The complementary color is #A79DBA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0BA9D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.36:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.