#B7D1CE color
The hex color #B7D1CE is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 82% green and 80.8% blue (183, 209, 206).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 22% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.02:1).
#B7D1CE color codes
| HEX | #B7D1CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 209, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 82%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 22%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 12%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.91, -9.26, -1.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.91, 9.37, 188.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.467, 60.123, 67.169) | |
| Decimal | 12046798 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7D1CE, 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 #B7D1CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7D1CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.02:1 | 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 #B7D1CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cececeProtanopia
no red cones#c9caceDeuteranopia
no green cones#b0d2d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7d1ce; }
.text { color: #b7d1ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7d1ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 209 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7d1ce, #b7c7d1); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd1d2Windy#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#bddfd8Antiguan#a5c1c0Wild Life
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #B7D1CE?
- #B7D1CE is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Coast to Coast. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7D1CE?
- The RGB value is 183, 209, 206: 183 red, 209 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7D1CE?
- The complementary color is #D1B7BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7D1CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.02:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.