#B7C2CB color
The hex color #B7C2CB is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 76.1% green and 79.6% blue (183, 194, 203).
Its hue angle is 207°, with 16% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Icebreaker (#B7C2CC), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.59:1).
#B7C2CB color codes
| HEX | #B7C2CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 194, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 76.1%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(207, 16%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(207, 10%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 4%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.85, -2, -5.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.85, 6.14, 251.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.597, 52.962, 64.098) | |
| Decimal | 12042955 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7C2CB, 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 #B7C2CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7C2CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.59:1 | 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 #B7C2CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bec2cbProtanopia
no red cones#bcbfcbDeuteranopia
no green cones#b2c4c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7c2cb; }
.text { color: #b7c2cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7c2cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 194 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7c2cb, #b7b8cb); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #B7C2CB?
- #B7C2CB is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Icebreaker. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7C2CB?
- The RGB value is 183, 194, 203: 183 red, 194 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7C2CB?
- The complementary color is #CBC0B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7C2CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.59:1 and white text 1.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.