#B8CFCD color
The hex color #B8CFCD is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 81.2% green and 80.4% blue (184, 207, 205).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 19% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.84:1).
#B8CFCD color codes
| HEX | #B8CFCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 207, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 81.2%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 19%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 11%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 1%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.41, -8.09, -1.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.41, 8.26, 191.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.097, 59.223, 66.379) | |
| Decimal | 12111821 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B8CFCD, 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 #B8CFCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8CFCD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.84:1 | 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 #B8CFCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cccccdProtanopia
no red cones#c7c9cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#b2d0ceTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8cfcd; }
.text { color: #b8cfcd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8cfcd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 207 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8cfcd, #b8c5cf); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bdd1d2Windy#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c2d5d8Up in the Air#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#a5c1c0Wild Life#b7c5c6Trade Winds#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B8CFCD?
- #B8CFCD is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Coast to Coast. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B8CFCD?
- The RGB value is 184, 207, 205: 184 red, 207 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B8CFCD?
- The complementary color is #CFB8BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8CFCD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.84:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.