#BBD5C4 color
The hex color #BBD5C4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 83.5% green and 76.9% blue (187, 213, 196).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 24% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.43:1).
#BBD5C4 color codes
| HEX | #BBD5C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 213, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 83.5%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 24%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 12%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 8%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.99, -11.91, 5.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.99, 13.11, 155.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.249, 62.138, 61.35) | |
| Decimal | 12309956 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BBD5C4, 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 #BBD5C4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBD5C4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.43:1 | 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 #BBD5C4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d1c3Protanopia
no red cones#d0cdc5Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7d4d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbd5c4; }
.text { color: #bbd5c4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbd5c4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 213 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbd5c4, #bbd5d1); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#b2c8bdMisty Morning#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b8e0d0Jade Sea#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BBD5C4?
- #BBD5C4 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BBD5C4?
- The RGB value is 187, 213, 196: 187 red, 213 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BBD5C4?
- The complementary color is #D5BBCC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBD5C4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.43:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.