#B4C0B6 color
The hex color #B4C0B6 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 75.3% green and 71.4% blue (180, 192, 182).
Its hue angle is 130°, with 9% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Ash Gray (#B2BEB5), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.16:1).
#B4C0B6 color codes
| HEX | #B4C0B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 192, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 75.3%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(130, 9%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(130, 6%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.55, -6.02, 3.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.55, 7.02, 149.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.114, 50.78, 51.619) | |
| Decimal | 11845814 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B4C0B6, 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 #B4C0B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4C0B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.16:1 | 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 #B4C0B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0beb6Protanopia
no red cones#bebcb6Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3bfbdTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4c0b6; }
.text { color: #b4c0b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4c0b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 192 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4c0b6, #b4c0bc); }
Similar colors
#b2beb5Ash Gray#b5c0b3Irish Moor#a9b4a9Alpine Air#bdc2bbSilky Green#b2c8bdMisty Morning#c7cfc7Murmur#babfbcMetal#c8d0caInfusion
Questions
- What color is #B4C0B6?
- #B4C0B6 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Ash Gray. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B4C0B6?
- The RGB value is 180, 192, 182: 180 red, 192 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B4C0B6?
- The complementary color is #C0B4BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4C0B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.16:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.