#B3CBBF color
The hex color #B3CBBF is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.2% red, 79.6% green and 74.9% blue (179, 203, 191).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 19% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.21:1).
#B3CBBF color codes
| HEX | #B3CBBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 203, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.2%, 79.6%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 19%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 12%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 6%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.65, -10.4, 3.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.65, 10.9, 162.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.348, 56.056, 57.5) | |
| Decimal | 11783103 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B3CBBF, 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 #B3CBBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B3CBBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.21:1 | 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 #B3CBBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac7beProtanopia
no red cones#c5c4c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#afcbc7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b3cbbf; }
.text { color: #b3cbbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b3cbbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(179 203 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b3cbbf, #b3cbcb); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b5c0b3Irish Moor#cadeceRuins of Civilization
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B3CBBF?
- #B3CBBF is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B3CBBF?
- The RGB value is 179, 203, 191: 179 red, 203 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B3CBBF?
- The complementary color is #CBB3BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B3CBBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.21:1 and white text 1.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.