#B8D2CC color
The hex color #B8D2CC is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 82.4% green and 80% blue (184, 210, 204).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 22% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.13:1).
#B8D2CC color codes
| HEX | #B8D2CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 210, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 82.4%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 22%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 12%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 3%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.19, -9.84, 0.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.19, 9.84, 179.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.71, 60.642, 65.99) | |
| Decimal | 12112588 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B8D2CC, 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 #B8D2CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8D2CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.13:1 | 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 #B8D2CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0cfccProtanopia
no red cones#cacbccDeuteranopia
no green cones#b2d3d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8d2cc; }
.text { color: #b8d2cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8d2cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 210 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8d2cc, #b8cbd2); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bddfd8Antiguan#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#bdd1d2Windy#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c5e5e2Swan Lake
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B8D2CC?
- #B8D2CC is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B8D2CC?
- The RGB value is 184, 210, 204: 184 red, 210 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B8D2CC?
- The complementary color is #D2B8BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8D2CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.13:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.