#B7C2AA color
The hex color #B7C2AA is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 76.1% green and 66.7% blue (183, 194, 170).
Its hue angle is 87°, with 16% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Bok Choy (#BCCAB3), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.31:1).
#B7C2AA color codes
| HEX | #B7C2AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 194, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 76.1%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(87, 16%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(87, 12%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 12%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.01, -8.14, 10.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.01, 13.52, 127.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.075, 51.553, 45.546) | |
| Decimal | 12042922 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7C2AA, 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 #B7C2AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7C2AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.31:1 | 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 #B7C2AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5bfa9Protanopia
no red cones#c3beabDeuteranopia
no green cones#b8c0bbTritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7c2aa; }
.text { color: #b7c2aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7c2aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 194 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7c2aa, #abc2aa); }
Similar colors
#bccab3Bok Choy#aebea6Meadow Morn#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#a8b59eSalvia#abb39eGargoyle#b5c0b3Irish Moor#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B7C2AA?
- #B7C2AA is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Bok Choy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7C2AA?
- The RGB value is 183, 194, 170: 183 red, 194 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7C2AA?
- The complementary color is #B5AAC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7C2AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.31:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.