#BBC6A2 color
The hex color #BBC6A2 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 77.6% green and 63.5% blue (187, 198, 162).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 24% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Camping Grounds (#B4C2A2), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.71:1).
#BBC6A2 color codes
| HEX | #BBC6A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 198, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 77.6%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 24%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 18%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 18%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.21, -10.09, 16.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.21, 19.6, 120.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.208, 53.562, 42.027) | |
| Decimal | 12306082 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BBC6A2, 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 #BBC6A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBC6A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.71:1 | 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 #BBC6A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc2a0Protanopia
no red cones#c9c1a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#bec2bcTritanopia
no blue cones#c1c1c1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbc6a2; }
.text { color: #bbc6a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbc6a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 198 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbc6a2, #a9c6a2); }
Similar colors
#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#c0cba1Seedling#bbc199Beige and Sage#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bccab3Bok Choy#aebea6Meadow Morn#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Sage.
Questions
- What color is #BBC6A2?
- #BBC6A2 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Camping Grounds. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BBC6A2?
- The RGB value is 187, 198, 162: 187 red, 198 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BBC6A2?
- The complementary color is #ADA2C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBC6A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.71:1 and white text 1.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.