#BBD6C3 color
The hex color #BBD6C3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 83.9% green and 76.5% blue (187, 214, 195).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 25% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.52:1).
#BBD6C3 color codes
| HEX | #BBD6C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 214, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 83.9%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 25%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 13%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 9%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.23, -12.61, 6.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.23, 14.12, 153.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.388, 62.597, 60.836) | |
| Decimal | 12310211 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BBD6C3, 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 #BBD6C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBD6C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.52:1 | 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 #BBD6C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d1c2Protanopia
no red cones#d1cec4Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7d5d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbd6c3; }
.text { color: #bbd6c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbd6c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 214 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbd6c3, #bbd6d1); }
Similar colors
#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#acc9b2Gum Leaf#c5e6cfDelta Mint#ccddccFlip a Coin#b8e0d0Jade Sea#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BBD6C3?
- #BBD6C3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BBD6C3?
- The RGB value is 187, 214, 195: 187 red, 214 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BBD6C3?
- The complementary color is #D6BBCE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBD6C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.52:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.