#B6BDA0 color
The hex color #B6BDA0 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 74.1% green and 62.7% blue (182, 189, 160).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 18% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Animal Kingdom (#BCC09E), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.78:1).
#B6BDA0 color codes
| HEX | #B6BDA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 189, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 74.1%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 18%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 15%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 15%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.38, -7.56, 13.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.38, 15.78, 118.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.833, 48.878, 40.376) | |
| Decimal | 11976096 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B6BDA0, 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 #B6BDA0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6BDA0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.78:1 | 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 #B6BDA0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1ba9eProtanopia
no red cones#c0baa1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b9bab5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6bda0; }
.text { color: #b6bda0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6bda0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 189 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6bda0, #a8bda0); }
Similar colors
#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bbc199Beige and Sage#aebea6Meadow Morn#abb39eGargoyle#a8b59eSalvia#b5b68fGreen Tea#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Sage.
Questions
- What color is #B6BDA0?
- #B6BDA0 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Animal Kingdom. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B6BDA0?
- The RGB value is 182, 189, 160: 182 red, 189 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B6BDA0?
- The complementary color is #A7A0BD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6BDA0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.78:1 and white text 1.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.