#B4EFD9 color
The hex color #B4EFD9 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 93.7% green and 85.1% blue (180, 239, 217).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 65% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Mystery Mint (#BBEFD3), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.29:1).
#B4EFD9 color codes
| HEX | #B4EFD9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 239, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 93.7%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 65%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 25%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 9%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.06, -23.06, 4.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.06, 23.51, 168.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.209, 76.444, 77.109) | |
| Decimal | 11857881 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B4EFD9, 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 #B4EFD9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4EFD9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.29:1 | 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 #B4EFD9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ece7d8Protanopia
no red cones#e1dfdaDeuteranopia
no green cones#a6f0e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4efd9; }
.text { color: #b4efd9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4efd9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 239 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4efd9, #b4e8ef); }
Similar colors
#bbefd3Mystery Mint#beeddcFresh Breeze#b6ecdeWater Leaf#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#c0ffeeArabica Mint#b3e2d3Bay#afe3d6Ice Cube
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #B4EFD9?
- #B4EFD9 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Mystery Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B4EFD9?
- The RGB value is 180, 239, 217: 180 red, 239 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B4EFD9?
- The complementary color is #EFB4CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4EFD9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.29:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.