#B4CCBE color
The hex color #B4CCBE is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 80% green and 74.5% blue (180, 204, 190).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 19% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.32:1).
#B4CCBE color codes
| HEX | #B4CCBE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 204, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 80%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 19%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 12%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 7%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.96, -10.77, 4.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.96, 11.58, 158.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.707, 56.606, 57.012) | |
| Decimal | 11848894 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B4CCBE, 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 #B4CCBE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4CCBE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.32:1 | 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 #B4CCBE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc8bdProtanopia
no red cones#c7c5bfDeuteranopia
no green cones#b0ccc8Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4ccbe; }
.text { color: #b4ccbe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4ccbe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 204 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4ccbe, #b4ccca); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#acc9b2Gum Leaf#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#bccab3Bok Choy#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#cadeceRuins of Civilization
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B4CCBE?
- #B4CCBE is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B4CCBE?
- The RGB value is 180, 204, 190: 180 red, 204 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B4CCBE?
- The complementary color is #CCB4C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4CCBE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.32:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.