#B5D0BF color
The hex color #B5D0BF is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71% red, 81.6% green and 74.9% blue (181, 208, 191).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 22% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.74:1).
#B5D0BF color codes
| HEX | #B5D0BF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(181, 208, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71%, 81.6%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 22%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 13%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 8%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.12, -12.3, 5.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.12, 13.44, 156.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.014, 58.696, 57.922) | |
| Decimal | 11915455 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B5D0BF, 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 #B5D0BF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B5D0BF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.74:1 | 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 #B5D0BF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0ccbeProtanopia
no red cones#cac8c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b1d0cbTritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b5d0bf; }
.text { color: #b5d0bf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b5d0bf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(181 208 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b5d0bf, #b5d0cc); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b2c8bdMisty Morning#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#cadeceRuins of Civilization#b8e0d0Jade Sea#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B5D0BF?
- #B5D0BF is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B5D0BF?
- The RGB value is 181, 208, 191: 181 red, 208 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B5D0BF?
- The complementary color is #D0B5C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B5D0BF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.74:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.