#B8D4AF color
The hex color #B8D4AF is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 83.1% green and 68.6% blue (184, 212, 175).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 30% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Nature (#BFD5B3), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.07:1).
#B8D4AF color codes
| HEX | #B8D4AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 212, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 83.1%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 30%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 17%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 17%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.04, -16.16, 15.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.04, 22.21, 136.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.047, 60.372, 49.513) | |
| Decimal | 12113071 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B8D4AF, 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 #B8D4AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8D4AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.07:1 | 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 #B8D4AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7ceadProtanopia
no red cones#d2cbb1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7d1caTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8d4af; }
.text { color: #b8d4af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8d4af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 212 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8d4af, #afd4b9); }
Similar colors
#bfd5b3Nature#c2d3afMorris Leaf#c6e1bcAmbrosia#a7cca4Limestoned#b6d4a0In Good Taste#b1dbaaFizz#b2cc9aGreenhorn#abca99Oh Pistachio
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #B8D4AF?
- #B8D4AF is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Nature. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B8D4AF?
- The RGB value is 184, 212, 175: 184 red, 212 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B8D4AF?
- The complementary color is #CBAFD4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8D4AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.07:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.