#B2D2D1 color
The hex color #B2D2D1 is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 82.4% green and 82% blue (178, 210, 209).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 26% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.03:1).
#B2D2D1 color codes
| HEX | #B2D2D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 210, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 82.4%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 26%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 15%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.93, -10.77, -3.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.93, 11.2, 195.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.912, 60.16, 69.134) | |
| Decimal | 11719377 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B2D2D1, 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 #B2D2D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B2D2D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.03:1 | 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 #B2D2D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cecfd1Protanopia
no red cones#c7cad1Deuteranopia
no green cones#a9d4d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b2d2d1; }
.text { color: #b2d2d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b2d2d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 210 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b2d2d1, #b2c3d2); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bee0e2Poolside#aad5dbClear Water#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#a5ced5Wave#c2e2e3Cold Wave
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #B2D2D1?
- #B2D2D1 is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Coast to Coast. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B2D2D1?
- The RGB value is 178, 210, 209: 178 red, 210 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B2D2D1?
- The complementary color is #D2B2B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B2D2D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.03:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.