#B7D2C2 color
The hex color #B7D2C2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 82.4% green and 76.1% blue (183, 210, 194).
Its hue angle is 144°, with 23% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.01:1).
#B7D2C2 color codes
| HEX | #B7D2C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 210, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 82.4%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 23%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(144, 13%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 8%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.87, -12.09, 4.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.87, 13.05, 157.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.31, 60.055, 59.864) | |
| Decimal | 12047042 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7D2C2, 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 #B7D2C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7D2C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.01:1 | 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 #B7D2C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1cec1Protanopia
no red cones#cccac3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3d2cdTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7d2c2; }
.text { color: #b7d2c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7d2c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 210 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7d2c2, #b7d2cf); }
Similar colors
#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b2c8bdMisty Morning#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#acc9b2Gum Leaf#cadeceRuins of Civilization#b8e0d0Jade Sea#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B7D2C2?
- #B7D2C2 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7D2C2?
- The RGB value is 183, 210, 194: 183 red, 210 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7D2C2?
- The complementary color is #D2B7C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7D2C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.01:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.