#B7C0D0 color
The hex color #B7C0D0 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 75.3% green and 81.6% blue (183, 192, 208).
Its hue angle is 218°, with 21% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Plein Air (#B9C4D2), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.46:1).
#B7C0D0 color codes
| HEX | #B7C0D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 192, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 75.3%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 21%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(218, 12%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.47, 0.09, -9.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.47, 9.07, 270.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.761, 52.32, 67.139) | |
| Decimal | 12042448 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7C0D0, 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 #B7C0D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7C0D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.46:1 | 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 #B7C0D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbc1d1Protanopia
no red cones#b9bed0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b1c3c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7c0d0; }
.text { color: #b7c0d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7c0d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 192 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7c0d0, #bab7d0); }
Similar colors
#b9c4d2Plein Air#b6bdd0Arctic Ice#aebbd0Sailor Boy#b7bdd1Violet Vision#afbed4Supremely Cool#b0b8ccEthereal Mist#b4bdc7Stainless Steel#b7c2ccIcebreaker
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #B7C0D0?
- #B7C0D0 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Plein Air. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7C0D0?
- The RGB value is 183, 192, 208: 183 red, 192 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7C0D0?
- The complementary color is #D0C7B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7C0D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.46:1 and white text 1.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.