#B1BFAB color
The hex color #B1BFAB is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.4% red, 74.9% green and 67.1% blue (177, 191, 171).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 14% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.91:1).
#B1BFAB color codes
| HEX | #B1BFAB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(177, 191, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.4%, 74.9%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 14%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 10%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 10%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.79, -8.54, 8.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.79, 12.01, 135.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.112, 49.549, 45.76) | |
| Decimal | 11648939 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B1BFAB, 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 #B1BFAB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B1BFAB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | 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 #B1BFAB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bcaaProtanopia
no red cones#bebaacDeuteranopia
no green cones#b1bdb9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b1bfab; }
.text { color: #b1bfab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b1bfab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(177 191 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b1bfab, #abbfaf); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #B1BFAB?
- #B1BFAB is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B1BFAB?
- The RGB value is 177, 191, 171: 177 red, 191 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B1BFAB?
- The complementary color is #B9ABBF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B1BFAB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.91:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.