#BACFC5 color
The hex color #BACFC5 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 81.2% green and 77.3% blue (186, 207, 197).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 18% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.82:1).
#BACFC5 color codes
| HEX | #BACFC5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 207, 197) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 81.2%, 77.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 18%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 10%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 5%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.34, -8.98, 2.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.34, 9.34, 164.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.638, 59.095, 61.446) | |
| Decimal | 12242885 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BACFC5, 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 #BACFC5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BACFC5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.82:1 | 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 #BACFC5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ceccc5Protanopia
no red cones#cac9c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6cfccTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bacfc5; }
.text { color: #bacfc5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bacfc5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 207 197 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bacfc5, #bacecf); }Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b2beb5Ash Gray
Questions
- What color is #BACFC5?
- #BACFC5 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BACFC5?
- The RGB value is 186, 207, 197: 186 red, 207 green and 197 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BACFC5?
- The complementary color is #CFBAC4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BACFC5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.82:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.