#B2DDC8 color
The hex color #B2DDC8 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 86.7% green and 78.4% blue (178, 221, 200).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 39% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Quiet Jade (#B1E2CB), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.07:1).
#B2DDC8 color codes
| HEX | #B2DDC8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 221, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 86.7%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 39%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 19%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 10%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.66, -18.14, 5.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.66, 19.02, 162.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.639, 65.346, 64.367) | |
| Decimal | 11722184 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B2DDC8, 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 #B2DDC8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B2DDC8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.07:1 | 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 #B2DDC8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbd7c7Protanopia
no red cones#d3d1c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#aaddd7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b2ddc8; }
.text { color: #b2ddc8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b2ddc8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 221 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b2ddc8, #b2dcdd); }
Similar colors
#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#b8e0d0Jade Sea#b3e2d3Bay#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#bde1c4Mother Nature#c5e6cfDelta Mint#afe3d6Ice Cube#c0e2c5Sugar Mint
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #B2DDC8?
- #B2DDC8 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Quiet Jade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B2DDC8?
- The RGB value is 178, 221, 200: 178 red, 221 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B2DDC8?
- The complementary color is #DDB2C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B2DDC8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.07:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.