#B4CDC0 color
The hex color #B4CDC0 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 80.4% green and 75.3% blue (180, 205, 192).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 20% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% 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 12.43:1).
#B4CDC0 color codes
| HEX | #B4CDC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 205, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 80.4%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 20%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 12%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 6%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.28, -10.91, 3.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.28, 11.5, 161.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.166, 57.171, 58.251) | |
| Decimal | 11849152 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B4CDC0, 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 #B4CDC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4CDC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.43:1 | 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 #B4CDC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccc9bfProtanopia
no red cones#c7c6c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b0cdc9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4cdc0; }
.text { color: #b4cdc0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4cdc0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 205 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4cdc0, #b4cdcc); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#cadeceRuins of Civilization#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bdd4d1Coast to Coast
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B4CDC0?
- #B4CDC0 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 #B4CDC0?
- The RGB value is 180, 205, 192: 180 red, 205 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B4CDC0?
- The complementary color is #CDB4C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4CDC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.43:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.