#B7FFA2 color
The hex color #B7FFA2 is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 100% green and 63.5% blue (183, 255, 162).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 100% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Mint (#AAFFAA), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.84:1).
#B7FFA2 color codes
| HEX | #B7FFA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 255, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 100%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 100%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 36%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 36%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.53, -38.95, 37.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.53, 54.08, 136.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.808, 84.194, 47.17) | |
| Decimal | 12058530 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7FFA2, 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 #B7FFA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7FFA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.84:1 | 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 #B7FFA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff19cProtanopia
no red cones#faeaa7Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3f9e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7ffa2; }
.text { color: #b7ffa2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7ffa2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 255 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7ffa2, #a2ffbb); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #B7FFA2?
- #B7FFA2 is a light, vivid green, closest to the named color Creamy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7FFA2?
- The RGB value is 183, 255, 162: 183 red, 255 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7FFA2?
- The complementary color is #EAA2FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7FFA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.84:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.