#B4D6C1 color
The hex color #B4D6C1 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 83.9% green and 75.7% blue (180, 214, 193).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 29% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.33:1).
#B4D6C1 color codes
| HEX | #B4D6C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 214, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 83.9%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 29%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 16%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 10%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.72, -15.31, 6.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.72, 16.69, 156.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.492, 61.645, 59.575) | |
| Decimal | 11851457 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B4D6C1, 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 #B4D6C1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4D6C1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.33:1 | 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 #B4D6C1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d0c0Protanopia
no red cones#cfccc2Deuteranopia
no green cones#afd5d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4d6c1; }
.text { color: #b4d6c1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4d6c1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 214 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4d6c1, #b4d6d2); }
Similar colors
#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b8e0d0Jade Sea#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#b3e2d3Bay
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #B4D6C1?
- #B4D6C1 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B4D6C1?
- The RGB value is 180, 214, 193: 180 red, 214 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B4D6C1?
- The complementary color is #D6B4C9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4D6C1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.33:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.