#B2D0B5 color
The hex color #B2D0B5 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 81.6% green and 71% blue (178, 208, 181).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 24% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.58:1).
#B2D0B5 color codes
| HEX | #B2D0B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 208, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 81.6%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 24%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 14%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 13%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.69, -15.16, 10.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.69, 18.2, 146.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.255, 57.912, 52.29) | |
| Decimal | 11718837 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B2D0B5, 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 #B2D0B5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B2D0B5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.58:1 | 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 #B2D0B5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1cab4Protanopia
no red cones#ccc7b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#afcec8Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b2d0b5; }
.text { color: #b2d0b5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b2d0b5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 208 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b2d0b5, #b2d0c4); }
Similar colors
#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bfd5b3Nature#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#a7cca4Limestoned#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#c2d3afMorris Leaf
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #B2D0B5?
- #B2D0B5 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B2D0B5?
- The RGB value is 178, 208, 181: 178 red, 208 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B2D0B5?
- The complementary color is #D0B2CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B2D0B5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.58:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.