#B2C0B2 color
The hex color #B2C0B2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 75.3% green and 69.8% blue (178, 192, 178).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 10% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Irish Moor (#B5C0B3), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.08:1).
#B2C0B2 color codes
| HEX | #B2C0B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 192, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 75.3%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 10%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 7%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 7%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.3, -7.45, 5.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.3, 9.2, 144.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.244, 50.378, 49.451) | |
| Decimal | 11714738 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B2C0B2, 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 #B2C0B2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B2C0B2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.08:1 | 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 #B2C0B2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bdb1Protanopia
no red cones#bebcb3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b1bfbcTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b2c0b2; }
.text { color: #b2c0b2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b2c0b2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 192 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b2c0b2, #b2c0b9); }
Similar colors
#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b2beb5Ash Gray#b2c8bdMisty Morning#a9b4a9Alpine Air#aebea6Meadow Morn#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#a8b59eSalvia
Questions
- What color is #B2C0B2?
- #B2C0B2 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Irish Moor. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B2C0B2?
- The RGB value is 178, 192, 178: 178 red, 192 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B2C0B2?
- The complementary color is #C0B2C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B2C0B2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.08:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.