#BBD1BA color
The hex color #BBD1BA is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 82% green and 72.9% blue (187, 209, 186).
Its hue angle is 117°, with 20% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Isle of Dreams (#BCCCB5), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.94:1).
#BBD1BA color codes
| HEX | #BBD1BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 209, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 82%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(117, 20%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(117, 11%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 11%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.68, -11.69, 8.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.68, 14.71, 142.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.155, 59.71, 55.222) | |
| Decimal | 12308922 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BBD1BA, 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 #BBD1BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBD1BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | 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 #BBD1BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2ccb9Protanopia
no red cones#cecabbDeuteranopia
no green cones#b9cfcaTritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbd1ba; }
.text { color: #bbd1ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbd1ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 209 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbd1ba, #bad1c4); }
Similar colors
#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#bfd5b3Nature#cee1c8Endive#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BBD1BA?
- #BBD1BA is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Isle of Dreams. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BBD1BA?
- The RGB value is 187, 209, 186: 187 red, 209 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BBD1BA?
- The complementary color is #D0BAD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBD1BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.94:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.