#B8D3D0 color
The hex color #B8D3D0 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 82.7% green and 81.6% blue (184, 211, 208).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 23% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 17% 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 13.27:1).
#B8D3D0 color codes
| HEX | #B8D3D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 211, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 82.7%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 23%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 13%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.56, -9.57, -1.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.56, 9.69, 189.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.444, 61.332, 68.632) | |
| Decimal | 12112848 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B8D3D0, 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 #B8D3D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8D3D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.27:1 | 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 #B8D3D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d0d0Protanopia
no red cones#caccd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b1d4d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8d3d0; }
.text { color: #b8d3d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8d3d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 211 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8d3d0, #b8c8d3); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd1d2Windy#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#bddfd8Antiguan#bee0e2Poolside#c2e2e3Cold Wave
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #B8D3D0?
- #B8D3D0 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 #B8D3D0?
- The RGB value is 184, 211, 208: 184 red, 211 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B8D3D0?
- The complementary color is #D3B8BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8D3D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.27:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.