#B7DCBF color
The hex color #B7DCBF is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 86.3% green and 74.9% blue (183, 220, 191).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 35% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Mother Nature (#BDE1C4), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14:1).
#B7DCBF color codes
| HEX | #B7DCBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 220, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 86.3%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 35%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 17%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 13%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.49, -17.7, 10.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.49, 20.45, 149.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.523, 65.014, 58.956) | |
| Decimal | 12049599 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7DCBF, 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 #B7DCBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7DCBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14:1 | 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 #B7DCBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcd5bdProtanopia
no red cones#d6d1c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b2dbd4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7dcbf; }
.text { color: #b7dcbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7dcbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 220 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7dcbf, #b7dcd2); }
Similar colors
#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious#c6e1bcAmbrosia#b3e8c2Glaucous Green
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #B7DCBF?
- #B7DCBF is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Mother Nature. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7DCBF?
- The RGB value is 183, 220, 191: 183 red, 220 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7DCBF?
- The complementary color is #DCB7D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7DCBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.