#BAFFEB color
The hex color #BAFFEB is a very light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 100% green and 92.2% blue (186, 255, 235).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 100% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Arabica Mint (#C0FFEE), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.59:1).
#BAFFEB color codes
| HEX | #BAFFEB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 255, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 100%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 100%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 27%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 8%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.14, -25.38, 2.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.14, 25.52, 173.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71, 87.954, 91.817) | |
| Decimal | 12255211 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BAFFEB, 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 #BAFFEB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAFFEB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | 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 #BAFFEB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf6eaProtanopia
no red cones#eeedecDeuteranopia
no green cones#a8fff9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #baffeb; }
.text { color: #baffeb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #baffeb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 255 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #baffeb, #baf1ff); }
Similar colors
#c0ffeeArabica Mint#aaffeeBlister Pearl#ccffeeMint Coffee#c4fff7Crushed Ice#b6ecdeWater Leaf#99ffeeHello Winter#abf5edPale King’s Blue#beeddcFresh Breeze
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #BAFFEB?
- #BAFFEB is a very light, vivid spring green, closest to the named color Arabica Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BAFFEB?
- The RGB value is 186, 255, 235: 186 red, 255 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BAFFEB?
- The complementary color is #FFBACE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAFFEB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.59:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.