#B7EEE0 color
The hex color #B7EEE0 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 93.3% green and 87.8% blue (183, 238, 224).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 62% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Water Leaf (#B6ECDE), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.32:1).
#B7EEE0 color codes
| HEX | #B7EEE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 238, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 93.3%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 62%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 23%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.14, -20.26, 1.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.14, 20.28, 176.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.553, 76.596, 81.942) | |
| Decimal | 12054240 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7EEE0, 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 #B7EEE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7EEE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.32:1 | 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 #B7EEE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae7dfProtanopia
no red cones#dfe0e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#a9f0eaTritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7eee0; }
.text { color: #b7eee0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7eee0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 238 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7eee0, #b7e0ee); }
Similar colors
#b6ecdeWater Leaf#beeddcFresh Breeze#afe3d6Ice Cube#b3e2d3Bay#a0e5d9Sea Glass Teal#c0ffeeArabica Mint#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss#c3fbf4Glacial Drift
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #B7EEE0?
- #B7EEE0 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Water Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7EEE0?
- The RGB value is 183, 238, 224: 183 red, 238 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7EEE0?
- The complementary color is #EEB7C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7EEE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.32:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.