#B7CBA8 color
The hex color #B7CBA8 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 79.6% green and 65.9% blue (183, 203, 168).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 25% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Morris Leaf (#C2D3AF), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.12:1).
#B7CBA8 color codes
| HEX | #B7CBA8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 203, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 79.6%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 25%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 17%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 17%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.39, -13.12, 15.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.39, 20.1, 130.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.951, 55.606, 45.245) | |
| Decimal | 12045224 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7CBA8, 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 #B7CBA8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7CBA8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.12:1 | 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 #B7CBA8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cec6a6Protanopia
no red cones#cbc4aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#b8c8c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7cba8; }
.text { color: #b7cba8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7cba8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 203 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7cba8, #a8cbaa); }
Similar colors
#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bfd5b3Nature#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#c0cba1Seedling#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b2cc9aGreenhorn#bccab3Bok Choy#a7cca4Limestoned
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #B7CBA8?
- #B7CBA8 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Morris Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7CBA8?
- The RGB value is 183, 203, 168: 183 red, 203 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7CBA8?
- The complementary color is #BCA8CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7CBA8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.12:1 and white text 1.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.