#BAE2EC color
The hex color #BAE2EC is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 88.6% green and 92.5% blue (186, 226, 236).
Its hue angle is 192°, with 57% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Break the Ice (#B2E1EE), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.18:1).
#BAE2EC color codes
| HEX | #BAE2EC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 226, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 88.6%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(192, 57%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(192, 21%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 4%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.43, -10.83, -9.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.43, 14.2, 220.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.582, 70.886, 89.726) | |
| Decimal | 12247788 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BAE2EC, 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 #BAE2EC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAE2EC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.18:1 | 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 #BAE2EC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadfedProtanopia
no red cones#d2d8ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#abe6e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bae2ec; }
.text { color: #bae2ec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bae2ec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 226 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bae2ec, #bac9ec); }Similar colors
#b2e1eeBreak the Ice#b4dfedPolar Wind#bbe4eaTip of the Iceberg#bfe1e6H₂O#b8e4f5Breaking the Ice#c2e1ecCotton Clouds#aedcecLady-In-Waiting#add8e6Light Blue
Questions
- What color is #BAE2EC?
- #BAE2EC is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Break the Ice. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BAE2EC?
- The RGB value is 186, 226, 236: 186 red, 226 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BAE2EC?
- The complementary color is #ECC4BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAE2EC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.18:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.