#B4C1A8 color
The hex color #B4C1A8 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 75.7% green and 65.9% blue (180, 193, 168).
Its hue angle is 91°, with 17% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.13:1).
#B4C1A8 color codes
| HEX | #B4C1A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 193, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 75.7%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(91, 17%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(91, 13%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 13%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.48, -9.04, 11.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.48, 14.3, 129.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.959, 50.67, 44.45) | |
| Decimal | 11846056 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B4C1A8, 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 #B4C1A8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4C1A8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.13:1 | 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 #B4C1A8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4bda7Protanopia
no red cones#c2bca9Deuteranopia
no green cones#b5bfbaTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4c1a8; }
.text { color: #b4c1a8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4c1a8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 193 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4c1a8, #a8c1a8); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#a8b59eSalvia#abb39eGargoyle#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#b5c0b3Irish Moor
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B4C1A8?
- #B4C1A8 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B4C1A8?
- The RGB value is 180, 193, 168: 180 red, 193 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B4C1A8?
- The complementary color is #B5A8C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4C1A8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.13:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.