#BAFFC9 color
The hex color #BAFFC9 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 100% green and 78.8% blue (186, 255, 201).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 100% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Toxic Steam (#C1FDC9), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.24:1).
#BAFFC9 color codes
| HEX | #BAFFC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 255, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 100%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 100%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 27%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 21%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.39, -31.82, 19.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.39, 37.09, 149.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.549, 86.173, 68.374) | |
| Decimal | 12255177 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BAFFC9, 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 #BAFFC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAFFC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | 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 #BAFFC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff3c6Protanopia
no red cones#f4ecccDeuteranopia
no green cones#b0fdf0Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #baffc9; }
.text { color: #baffc9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #baffc9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 255 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #baffc9, #baffeb); }
Similar colors
#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#bfffcfEau de Nil#aaffccNeo Mint#b6ffbbLight Mint#bef7cfSmell the Mint#afffd5Mintastic#a3efb8Ultra Mint#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #BAFFC9?
- #BAFFC9 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Toxic Steam. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BAFFC9?
- The RGB value is 186, 255, 201: 186 red, 255 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BAFFC9?
- The complementary color is #FFBAF0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAFFC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.24:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.