#B1CCCA color
The hex color #B1CCCA is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.4% red, 80% green and 79.2% blue (177, 204, 202).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 21% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.36:1).
#B1CCCA color codes
| HEX | #B1CCCA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(177, 204, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.4%, 80%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 21%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 13%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.06, -9.42, -2.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.06, 9.64, 192.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.382, 56.796, 64.174) | |
| Decimal | 11652298 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B1CCCA, 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 #B1CCCA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B1CCCA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | 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 #B1CCCA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c9caProtanopia
no red cones#c3c5caDeuteranopia
no green cones#aacecbTritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b1ccca; }
.text { color: #b1ccca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b1ccca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(177 204 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b1ccca, #b1c1cc); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#a5c1c0Wild Life#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd1d2Windy#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#b2c8bdMisty Morning#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B1CCCA?
- #B1CCCA is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Coast to Coast. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B1CCCA?
- The RGB value is 177, 204, 202: 177 red, 204 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B1CCCA?
- The complementary color is #CCB1B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B1CCCA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.36:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.