#B4BEA6 color
The hex color #B4BEA6 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 74.5% green and 65.1% blue (180, 190, 166).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 16% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.86:1).
#B4BEA6 color codes
| HEX | #B4BEA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 190, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 74.5%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 16%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 13%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 13%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.63, -7.81, 10.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.63, 13.45, 125.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.118, 49.283, 43.257) | |
| Decimal | 11845286 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B4BEA6, 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 #B4BEA6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4BEA6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.86:1 | 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 #B4BEA6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bba5Protanopia
no red cones#bfbaa7Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6bbb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4bea6; }
.text { color: #b4bea6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4bea6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 190 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4bea6, #a8bea6); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#abb39eGargoyle#bccab3Bok Choy#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b5c0b3Irish Moor
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B4BEA6?
- #B4BEA6 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B4BEA6?
- The RGB value is 180, 190, 166: 180 red, 190 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B4BEA6?
- The complementary color is #B0A6BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4BEA6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.86:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.