#B3CBC2 color
The hex color #B3CBC2 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.2% red, 79.6% green and 76.1% blue (179, 203, 194).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 19% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.24:1).
#B3CBC2 color codes
| HEX | #B3CBC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 203, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.2%, 79.6%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 19%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 12%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 4%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.72, -9.82, 1.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.72, 9.98, 169.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.682, 56.19, 59.257) | |
| Decimal | 11783106 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B3CBC2, 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 #B3CBC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B3CBC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.24:1 | 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 #B3CBC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c8c2Protanopia
no red cones#c5c4c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#aecbc8Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b3cbc2; }
.text { color: #b3cbc2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b3cbc2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(179 203 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b3cbc2, #b3c8cb); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#a5c1c0Wild Life#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#b2beb5Ash Gray#bddfd8Antiguan#b5c0b3Irish Moor
Questions
- What color is #B3CBC2?
- #B3CBC2 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 #B3CBC2?
- The RGB value is 179, 203, 194: 179 red, 203 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B3CBC2?
- The complementary color is #CBB3BC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B3CBC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.24:1 and white text 1.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.