#B8CDB0 color
The hex color #B8CDB0 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 80.4% green and 69% blue (184, 205, 176).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 22% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Nature (#BFD5B3), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.4:1).
#B8CDB0 color codes
| HEX | #B8CDB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 205, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 80.4%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 22%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 14%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 14%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.17, -12.44, 12.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.17, 17.33, 135.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.433, 56.987, 49.461) | |
| Decimal | 12111280 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B8CDB0, 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 #B8CDB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8CDB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.4:1 | 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 #B8CDB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfc8aeProtanopia
no red cones#ccc6b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b8cbc5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8cdb0; }
.text { color: #b8cdb0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8cdb0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 205 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8cdb0, #b0cdb7); }
Similar colors
#bfd5b3Nature#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bccab3Bok Choy#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#aebea6Meadow Morn#b4d5bdFrosted Fir
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B8CDB0?
- #B8CDB0 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Nature. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B8CDB0?
- The RGB value is 184, 205, 176: 184 red, 205 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B8CDB0?
- The complementary color is #C5B0CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8CDB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.4:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.