#BBDCD2 color
The hex color #BBDCD2 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 86.3% green and 82.4% blue (187, 220, 210).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 32% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.28:1).
#BBDCD2 color codes
| HEX | #BBDCD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 220, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 86.3%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 32%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 15%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 5%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.2, -12.81, 1.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.2, 12.87, 174.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.717, 66.403, 70.736) | |
| Decimal | 12311762 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BBDCD2, 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 #BBDCD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBDCD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | 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 #BBDCD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d8d2Protanopia
no red cones#d3d3d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b4ddd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbdcd2; }
.text { color: #bbdcd2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbdcd2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 220 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbdcd2, #bbd6dc); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#b8e0d0Jade Sea#c5e5e2Swan Lake#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#b3e2d3Bay#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cee5dfIce Dagger
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #BBDCD2?
- #BBDCD2 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BBDCD2?
- The RGB value is 187, 220, 210: 187 red, 220 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BBDCD2?
- The complementary color is #DCBBC5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBDCD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.28:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.