#B7E1E2 color
The hex color #B7E1E2 is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 88.2% green and 88.6% blue (183, 225, 226).
Its hue angle is 181°, with 43% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Opal (#AEE0E4), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.88:1).
#B7E1E2 color codes
| HEX | #B7E1E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 225, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 88.2%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(181, 43%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(181, 19%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.71, -13.35, -5.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.71, 14.26, 200.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.177, 69.407, 82.163) | |
| Decimal | 12050914 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7E1E2, 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 #B7E1E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7E1E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.88:1 | 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 #B7E1E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdde2Protanopia
no red cones#d3d6e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#aae4e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7e1e2; }
.text { color: #b7e1e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7e1e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 225 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7e1e2, #b7cce2); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #B7E1E2?
- #B7E1E2 is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Opal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7E1E2?
- The RGB value is 183, 225, 226: 183 red, 225 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7E1E2?
- The complementary color is #E2B8B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7E1E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.88:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.