#BBE8CF color
The hex color #BBE8CF is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 91% green and 81.2% blue (187, 232, 207).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 49% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Quiet Jade (#B1E2CB), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.56:1).
#BBE8CF color codes
| HEX | #BBE8CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 232, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 91%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 49%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 19%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 11%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.34, -19.39, 7.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.34, 20.75, 159.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.61, 72.781, 69.874) | |
| Decimal | 12314831 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BBE8CF, 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 #BBE8CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBE8CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.56:1 | 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 #BBE8CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e1ceProtanopia
no red cones#dfdbd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3e8e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbe8cf; }
.text { color: #bbe8cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbe8cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 232 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbe8cf, #bbe8e6); }Similar colors
#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#bbefd3Mystery Mint#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious#c5e6cfDelta Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#beeddcFresh Breeze#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#b8e0d0Jade Sea
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #BBE8CF?
- #BBE8CF is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Quiet Jade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BBE8CF?
- The RGB value is 187, 232, 207: 187 red, 232 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BBE8CF?
- The complementary color is #E8BBD4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBE8CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.56:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.