#B6CBC3 color
The hex color #B6CBC3 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 79.6% green and 76.5% blue (182, 203, 195).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 17% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.32:1).
#B6CBC3 color codes
| HEX | #B6CBC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 203, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 79.6%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 17%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 10%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 4%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.95, -8.63, 1.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.95, 8.77, 169.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.495, 56.596, 59.883) | |
| Decimal | 11979715 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B6CBC3, 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 #B6CBC3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6CBC3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.32:1 | 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 #B6CBC3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac8c3Protanopia
no red cones#c5c5c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b2cbc9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6cbc3; }
.text { color: #b6cbc3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6cbc3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 203 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6cbc3, #b6c9cb); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#b2beb5Ash Gray#a5c1c0Wild Life#bdd1d2Windy#b5c0b3Irish Moor#c6d8c7Marsh Fog
Questions
- What color is #B6CBC3?
- #B6CBC3 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B6CBC3?
- The RGB value is 182, 203, 195: 182 red, 203 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B6CBC3?
- The complementary color is #CBB6BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6CBC3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.32:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.