#B8FFD3 color
The hex color #B8FFD3 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 100% green and 82.7% blue (184, 255, 211).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 100% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Mintastic (#AFFFD5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.28:1).
#B8FFD3 color codes
| HEX | #B8FFD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 255, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 100%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 100%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 28%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 17%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.49, -30.63, 14.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.49, 33.7, 155.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.281, 86.411, 74.749) | |
| Decimal | 12124115 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B8FFD3, 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 #B8FFD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8FFD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.28:1 | 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 #B8FFD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fef4d1Protanopia
no red cones#f2ecd5Deuteranopia
no green cones#abfef2Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8ffd3; }
.text { color: #b8ffd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8ffd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 255 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8ffd3, #b8fff7); }
Similar colors
#afffd5Mintastic#bfffcfEau de Nil#aaffccNeo Mint#bef7cfSmell the Mint#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#a3efb8Ultra Mint#b3e8c2Glaucous Green
Closest common color name: Seafoam Green.
Questions
- What color is #B8FFD3?
- #B8FFD3 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Mintastic. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B8FFD3?
- The RGB value is 184, 255, 211: 184 red, 255 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B8FFD3?
- The complementary color is #FFB8E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8FFD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.28:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.