#B7D8B1 color
The hex color #B7D8B1 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 84.7% green and 69.4% blue (183, 216, 177).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 33% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Ambrosia (#C6E1BC), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.47:1).
#B7D8B1 color codes
| HEX | #B7D8B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 216, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 84.7%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 33%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 18%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 18%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.1, -18.17, 15.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.1, 23.99, 139.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.018, 62.352, 50.881) | |
| Decimal | 12048561 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7D8B1, 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 #B7D8B1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7D8B1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.47:1 | 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 #B7D8B1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbd1afProtanopia
no red cones#d5ceb3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b5d5cdTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7d8b1; }
.text { color: #b7d8b1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7d8b1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 216 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7d8b1, #b1d8bf); }
Similar colors
#c6e1bcAmbrosia#b1dbaaFizz#bfd5b3Nature#a7cca4Limestoned#acddafBig Spender#b6d4a0In Good Taste#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #B7D8B1?
- #B7D8B1 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ambrosia. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7D8B1?
- The RGB value is 183, 216, 177: 183 red, 216 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7D8B1?
- The complementary color is #D2B1D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7D8B1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.47:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.