#B6D4D4 color
The hex color #B6D4D4 is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 83.1% green and 83.1% blue (182, 212, 212).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 26% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.36:1).
#B6D4D4 color codes
| HEX | #B6D4D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 212, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 83.1%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 26%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 14%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.8, -9.92, -3.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.8, 10.47, 198.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.716, 61.784, 71.317) | |
| Decimal | 11982036 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B6D4D4, 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 #B6D4D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6D4D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.36:1 | 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 #B6D4D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d1d4Protanopia
no red cones#caccd4Deuteranopia
no green cones#add6d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6d4d4; }
.text { color: #b6d4d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6d4d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 212 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6d4d4, #b6c5d4); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bee0e2Poolside#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c2e2e3Cold Wave#bdd1d2Windy#bddbe1Quick-Freeze
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #B6D4D4?
- #B6D4D4 is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Coast to Coast. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B6D4D4?
- The RGB value is 182, 212, 212: 182 red, 212 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B6D4D4?
- The complementary color is #D4B6B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6D4D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.36:1 and white text 1.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.