#B0C2A4 color
The hex color #B0C2A4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 76.1% green and 64.3% blue (176, 194, 164).
Its hue angle is 96°, with 20% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Camping Grounds (#B4C2A2), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.1:1).
#B0C2A4 color codes
| HEX | #B0C2A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 194, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 76.1%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(96, 20%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(96, 15%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 15%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.37, -11.67, 13.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.37, 17.5, 131.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.896, 50.494, 42.548) | |
| Decimal | 11584164 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0C2A4, 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 #B0C2A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0C2A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.1:1 | 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 #B0C2A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5bda2Protanopia
no red cones#c2bca5Deuteranopia
no green cones#b1bfb9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0c2a4; }
.text { color: #b0c2a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0c2a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 194 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0c2a4, #a4c2a7); }
Similar colors
#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#aebea6Meadow Morn#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#a8b59eSalvia#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a4b88fNorway#c2d3afMorris Leaf
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #B0C2A4?
- #B0C2A4 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Camping Grounds. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0C2A4?
- The RGB value is 176, 194, 164: 176 red, 194 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0C2A4?
- The complementary color is #B6A4C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0C2A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.1:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.