#B8C7BB color
The hex color #B8C7BB is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 78% green and 73.3% blue (184, 199, 187).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 12% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Irish Moor (#B5C0B3), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.93:1).
#B8C7BB color codes
| HEX | #B8C7BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 199, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 78%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 12%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 8%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 6%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.82, -7.38, 4.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.82, 8.51, 150.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.158, 54.625, 54.958) | |
| Decimal | 12109755 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B8C7BB, 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 #B8C7BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8C7BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.93:1 | 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 #B8C7BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7c4baProtanopia
no red cones#c4c2bcDeuteranopia
no green cones#b6c6c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8c7bb; }
.text { color: #b8c7bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8c7bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 199 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8c7bb, #b8c7c3); }
Similar colors
#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b2c8bdMisty Morning#b2beb5Ash Gray#bccab3Bok Choy#c7cfc7Murmur#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#bdc2bbSilky Green
Questions
- What color is #B8C7BB?
- #B8C7BB is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Irish Moor. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B8C7BB?
- The RGB value is 184, 199, 187: 184 red, 199 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B8C7BB?
- The complementary color is #C7B8C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8C7BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.93:1 and white text 1.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.