#B0FFCD color
The hex color #B0FFCD is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 100% green and 80.4% blue (176, 255, 205).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 100% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Neo Mint (#AAFFCC), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.03:1).
#B0FFCD color codes
| HEX | #B0FFCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 255, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 100%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 100%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 31%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 20%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.95, -34.13, 16.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.95, 37.83, 154.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.68, 85.155, 70.774) | |
| Decimal | 11599821 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0FFCD, 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 #B0FFCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0FFCD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.03:1 | 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 #B0FFCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fef3caProtanopia
no red cones#f1ead0Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2fef1Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0ffcd; }
.text { color: #b0ffcd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0ffcd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 255 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0ffcd, #b0fff4); }
Similar colors
#aaffccNeo Mint#afffd5Mintastic#bfffcfEau de Nil#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#bef7cfSmell the Mint#a3efb8Ultra Mint#b6ffbbLight Mint#88ffccA State of Mint
Closest common color name: Seafoam Green.
Questions
- What color is #B0FFCD?
- #B0FFCD is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Neo Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0FFCD?
- The RGB value is 176, 255, 205: 176 red, 255 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0FFCD?
- The complementary color is #FFB0E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0FFCD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.03:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.