#B6CA91 color
The hex color #B6CA91 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 79.2% green and 56.9% blue (182, 202, 145).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 35% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Greenhorn (#B2CC9A), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.85:1).
#B6CA91 color codes
| HEX | #B6CA91 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 202, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 79.2%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 35%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 28%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 28%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.6, -16.54, 26.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.6, 31.06, 122.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.522, 54.23, 34.852) | |
| Decimal | 11979409 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B6CA91, 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 #B6CA91 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6CA91 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.85:1 | 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 #B6CA91 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1c38dProtanopia
no red cones#cec294Deuteranopia
no green cones#bac4bbTritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6ca91; }
.text { color: #b6ca91; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6ca91; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 202 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6ca91, #9aca91); }
Similar colors
#b2cc9aGreenhorn#b6d4a0In Good Taste#abca99Oh Pistachio#c0cba1Seedling#afb982Nile#bec187Kiss a Frog#bbc199Beige and Sage#a4b88fNorway
Closest common color name: Pistachio.
Questions
- What color is #B6CA91?
- #B6CA91 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Greenhorn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B6CA91?
- The RGB value is 182, 202, 145: 182 red, 202 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B6CA91?
- The complementary color is #A591CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6CA91?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.85:1 and white text 1.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.