#B3DCA7 color
The hex color #B3DCA7 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.2% red, 86.3% green and 65.5% blue (179, 220, 167).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 43% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Fizz (#B1DBAA), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.71:1).
#B3DCA7 color codes
| HEX | #B3DCA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 220, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.2%, 86.3%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 43%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 24%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 24%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.74, -23.18, 21.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.74, 31.79, 136.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.157, 63.559, 46.125) | |
| Decimal | 11787431 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B3DCA7, 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 #B3DCA7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B3DCA7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.71:1 | 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 #B3DCA7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0d3a4Protanopia
no red cones#d9cfaaDeuteranopia
no green cones#b1d8ceTritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b3dca7; }
.text { color: #b3dca7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b3dca7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(179 220 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b3dca7, #a7dcb6); }
Similar colors
#b1dbaaFizz#b7e1a1Basil Smash#acddafBig Spender#ace1afCeladon#b6d4a0In Good Taste#baebaeIce Ice#bee7a5Pastel Pea#a8e4a0Grape Green
Questions
- What color is #B3DCA7?
- #B3DCA7 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Fizz. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B3DCA7?
- The RGB value is 179, 220, 167: 179 red, 220 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B3DCA7?
- The complementary color is #D0A7DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B3DCA7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.71:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.