#B7BE9A color
The hex color #B7BE9A is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 74.5% green and 60.4% blue (183, 190, 154).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 22% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Beige and Sage (#BBC199), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.85:1).
#B7BE9A color codes
| HEX | #B7BE9A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 190, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 74.5%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 22%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 19%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 19%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.59, -8.67, 17.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.59, 19.44, 116.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.774, 49.227, 37.761) | |
| Decimal | 12041882 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7BE9A, 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 #B7BE9A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7BE9A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.85:1 | 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 #B7BE9A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3ba98Protanopia
no red cones#c3bb9bDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbbab4Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7be9a; }
.text { color: #b7be9a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7be9a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 190 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7be9a, #a5be9a); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #B7BE9A?
- #B7BE9A is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Beige and Sage. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7BE9A?
- The RGB value is 183, 190, 154: 183 red, 190 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7BE9A?
- The complementary color is #A19ABE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7BE9A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.85:1 and white text 1.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.