#B7D3D5 color
The hex color #B7D3D5 is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 82.7% green and 83.5% blue (183, 211, 213).
Its hue angle is 184°, with 26% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Subtle Breeze (#B5D2D8), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.29:1).
#B7D3D5 color codes
| HEX | #B7D3D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 211, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 82.7%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(184, 26%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(184, 14%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 1%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.62, -8.88, -4.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.62, 9.79, 204.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.83, 61.459, 71.912) | |
| Decimal | 12047317 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7D3D5, 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 #B7D3D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7D3D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.29:1 | 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 #B7D3D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfd0d5Protanopia
no red cones#c9ccd5Deuteranopia
no green cones#aed5d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7d3d5; }
.text { color: #b7d3d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7d3d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 211 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7d3d5, #b7c4d5); }
Similar colors
#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#bdd1d2Windy#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bddbe1Quick-Freeze#bee0e2Poolside#c2d5d8Up in the Air#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #B7D3D5?
- #B7D3D5 is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Subtle Breeze. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7D3D5?
- The RGB value is 183, 211, 213: 183 red, 211 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7D3D5?
- The complementary color is #D5B9B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7D3D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.29:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.