#B7C6B3 color
The hex color #B7C6B3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 77.6% green and 70.2% blue (183, 198, 179).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 14% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Bok Choy (#BCCAB3), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.74:1).
#B7C6B3 color codes
| HEX | #B7C6B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 198, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 77.6%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 14%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 10%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.29, -8.65, 7.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.29, 11.63, 138.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.858, 53.71, 50.485) | |
| Decimal | 12043955 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7C6B3, 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 #B7C6B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7C6B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | 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 #B7C6B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7c3b2Protanopia
no red cones#c5c1b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6c4c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7c6b3; }
.text { color: #b7c6b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7c6b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 198 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7c6b3, #b3c6b9); }
Similar colors
#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#aebea6Meadow Morn#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b2c8bdMisty Morning#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#b2beb5Ash Gray
Questions
- What color is #B7C6B3?
- #B7C6B3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Bok Choy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7C6B3?
- The RGB value is 183, 198, 179: 183 red, 198 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7C6B3?
- The complementary color is #C2B3C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7C6B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.74:1 and white text 1.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.