#B0BF9D color
The hex color #B0BF9D is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 74.9% green and 61.6% blue (176, 191, 157).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 21% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Camping Grounds (#B4C2A2), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.79:1).
#B0BF9D color codes
| HEX | #B0BF9D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 191, 157) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 74.9%, 61.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 21%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 18%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 18%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.41, -11.28, 15.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.41, 19.13, 126.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.62, 48.926, 39.09) | |
| Decimal | 11583389 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0BF9D, 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 #B0BF9D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0BF9D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.79:1 | 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 #B0BF9D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3ba9bProtanopia
no red cones#c1b99eDeuteranopia
no green cones#b2bcb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0bf9d; }
.text { color: #b0bf9d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0bf9d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 191 157 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0bf9d, #9fbf9d); }
Similar colors
#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#aebea6Meadow Morn#a4b88fNorway#bbc199Beige and Sage#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#c0cba1Seedling#a8b59eSalvia#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #B0BF9D?
- #B0BF9D 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 #B0BF9D?
- The RGB value is 176, 191, 157: 176 red, 191 green and 157 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0BF9D?
- The complementary color is #AC9DBF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0BF9D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.79:1 and white text 1.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.