#B7EE6B color
The hex color #B7EE6B is a light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 93.3% green and 42% blue (183, 238, 107).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 79% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 55% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Inchworm (#B2EC5D), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.46:1).
#B7EE6B color codes
| HEX | #B7EE6B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 238, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 93.3%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 79%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 55%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 55%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.1, -37.8, 56.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.1, 68.3, 123.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.757, 72.277, 25.078) | |
| Decimal | 12054123 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7EE6B, 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 #B7EE6B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7EE6B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.46:1 | 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 #B7EE6B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8df5eProtanopia
no red cones#f1dc74Deuteranopia
no green cones#bce5d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7ee6b; }
.text { color: #b7ee6b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7ee6b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 238 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7ee6b, #76ee6b); }
Similar colors
#b2ec5dInchworm#beeb71Pisco Sour#c2f177Cucumber Milk#c6ec7aVenomous Sting#a9f971Lima#aadd66Last of Lettuce#b1dd52Conifer#b4da55Badass Grass
Closest common color name: Kiwi.
Questions
- What color is #B7EE6B?
- #B7EE6B is a light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Inchworm. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7EE6B?
- The RGB value is 183, 238, 107: 183 red, 238 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7EE6B?
- The complementary color is #A26BEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7EE6B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.46:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.