#B1CDC7 color
The hex color #B1CDC7 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.4% red, 80.4% green and 78% blue (177, 205, 199).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 22% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.43:1).
#B1CDC7 color codes
| HEX | #B1CDC7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(177, 205, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.4%, 80.4%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 22%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 14%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 3%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.25, -10.54, -0.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.25, 10.54, 180.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.269, 57.132, 62.401) | |
| Decimal | 11652551 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B1CDC7, 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 #B1CDC7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B1CDC7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.43:1 | 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 #B1CDC7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac9c7Protanopia
no red cones#c5c5c8Deuteranopia
no green cones#aacecbTritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b1cdc7; }
.text { color: #b1cdc7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b1cdc7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(177 205 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b1cdc7, #b1c5cd); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#a5c1c0Wild Life#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#bddfd8Antiguan#bdd1d2Windy#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B1CDC7?
- #B1CDC7 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B1CDC7?
- The RGB value is 177, 205, 199: 177 red, 205 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B1CDC7?
- The complementary color is #CDB1B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B1CDC7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.43:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.