#BBCEC3 color
The hex color #BBCEC3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 80.8% green and 76.5% blue (187, 206, 195).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 16% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.73:1).
#BBCEC3 color codes
| HEX | #BBCEC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 206, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 80.8%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 16%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 9%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 5%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.1, -8.5, 3.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.1, 9.11, 158.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.413, 58.647, 60.178) | |
| Decimal | 12308163 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BBCEC3, 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 #BBCEC3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBCEC3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.73:1 | 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 #BBCEC3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcbc2Protanopia
no red cones#cac8c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#b8cecbTritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbcec3; }
.text { color: #bbcec3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbcec3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 206 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbcec3, #bbcecc); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b2beb5Ash Gray
Questions
- What color is #BBCEC3?
- #BBCEC3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BBCEC3?
- The RGB value is 187, 206, 195: 187 red, 206 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BBCEC3?
- The complementary color is #CEBBC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBCEC3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.73:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.