#B2BDA2 color
The hex color #B2BDA2 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 74.1% green and 63.5% blue (178, 189, 162).
Its hue angle is 84°, with 17% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.69:1).
#B2BDA2 color codes
| HEX | #B2BDA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 189, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 74.1%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(84, 17%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(84, 14%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 14%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.12, -8.69, 12.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.12, 15.12, 125.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.078, 48.469, 41.261) | |
| Decimal | 11713954 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B2BDA2, 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 #B2BDA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B2BDA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.69:1 | 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 #B2BDA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0b9a0Protanopia
no red cones#bfb9a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b4bab5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b2bda2; }
.text { color: #b2bda2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b2bda2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 189 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b2bda2, #a4bda2); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#a8b59eSalvia#abb39eGargoyle#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bbc199Beige and Sage
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #B2BDA2?
- #B2BDA2 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B2BDA2?
- The RGB value is 178, 189, 162: 178 red, 189 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B2BDA2?
- The complementary color is #ADA2BD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B2BDA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.69:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.