#B2BFA8 color
The hex color #B2BFA8 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 74.9% green and 65.9% blue (178, 191, 168).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 15% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.91:1).
#B2BFA8 color codes
| HEX | #B2BFA8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 191, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 74.9%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 15%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 12%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 12%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.79, -8.71, 10.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.79, 13.33, 130.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.058, 49.554, 44.282) | |
| Decimal | 11714472 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B2BFA8, 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 #B2BFA8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B2BFA8 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 #B2BFA8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bba7Protanopia
no red cones#bfbaa9Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3bdb8Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b2bfa8; }
.text { color: #b2bfa8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b2bfa8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 191 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b2bfa8, #a8bfa9); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia#bccab3Bok Choy#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#abb39eGargoyle#b5c0b3Irish Moor#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B2BFA8?
- #B2BFA8 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B2BFA8?
- The RGB value is 178, 191, 168: 178 red, 191 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B2BFA8?
- The complementary color is #B5A8BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B2BFA8?
- 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.