#B6DBD3 color
The hex color #B6DBD3 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 85.9% green and 82.7% blue (182, 219, 211).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 34% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.06:1).
#B6DBD3 color codes
| HEX | #B6DBD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 219, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 85.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 34%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 17%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 4%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.64, -13.7, -0.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.64, 13.7, 180.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.378, 65.31, 71.251) | |
| Decimal | 11983827 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B6DBD3, 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 #B6DBD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6DBD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.06:1 | 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 #B6DBD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d6d3Protanopia
no red cones#d0d1d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#addcd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6dbd3; }
.text { color: #b6dbd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6dbd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 219 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6dbd3, #b6d0db); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#b8e0d0Jade Sea#a5d8cdWhirlpool#b3e2d3Bay#c5e5e2Swan Lake#afe3d6Ice Cube#c9e7e3Polar Expedition
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #B6DBD3?
- #B6DBD3 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B6DBD3?
- The RGB value is 182, 219, 211: 182 red, 219 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B6DBD3?
- The complementary color is #DBB6BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6DBD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.06:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.