#B0DAC0 color
The hex color #B0DAC0 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 85.5% green and 75.3% blue (176, 218, 192).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 36% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.64:1).
#B0DAC0 color codes
| HEX | #B0DAC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 218, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 85.5%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 36%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 19%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 12%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.54, -18.82, 8.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.54, 20.57, 156.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.488, 63.177, 59.288) | |
| Decimal | 11590336 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0DAC0, 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 #B0DAC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0DAC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.64:1 | 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 #B0DAC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d3bfProtanopia
no red cones#d2cec1Deuteranopia
no green cones#a9d9d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0dac0; }
.text { color: #b0dac0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0dac0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 218 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0dac0, #b0dad5); }
Similar colors
#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#b8e0d0Jade Sea#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b3e2d3Bay
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #B0DAC0?
- #B0DAC0 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0DAC0?
- The RGB value is 176, 218, 192: 176 red, 218 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0DAC0?
- The complementary color is #DAB0CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0DAC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.64:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.