#B0F2DB color
The hex color #B0F2DB is a light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 94.9% green and 85.9% blue (176, 242, 219).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 72% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Mystery Mint (#BBEFD3), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.57:1).
#B0F2DB color codes
| HEX | #B0F2DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 242, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 94.9%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 72%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 27%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 10%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.71, -25.3, 4.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.71, 25.69, 169.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.439, 77.846, 78.74) | |
| Decimal | 11596507 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0F2DB, 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 #B0F2DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0F2DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.57:1 | 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 #B0F2DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eee9daProtanopia
no red cones#e2e1dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#a0f3ebTritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0f2db; }
.text { color: #b0f2db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0f2db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 242 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0f2db, #b0e8f2); }
Similar colors
#bbefd3Mystery Mint#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#b6ecdeWater Leaf#c0ffeeArabica Mint#beeddcFresh Breeze#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#aaffeeBlister Pearl#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #B0F2DB?
- #B0F2DB is a light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Mystery Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0F2DB?
- The RGB value is 176, 242, 219: 176 red, 242 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0F2DB?
- The complementary color is #F2B0C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0F2DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.57:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.