#BDCEBF color
The hex color #BDCEBF is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.1% red, 80.8% green and 74.9% blue (189, 206, 191).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 15% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.74:1).
#BDCEBF color codes
| HEX | #BDCEBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 206, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.1%, 80.8%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 15%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 8%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 7%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.14, -8.56, 5.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.14, 10.17, 147.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.46, 58.722, 57.851) | |
| Decimal | 12439231 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BDCEBF, 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 #BDCEBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BDCEBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.74:1 | 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 #BDCEBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cecbbeProtanopia
no red cones#cbc9c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#bbcdcaTritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bdcebf; }
.text { color: #bdcebf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bdcebf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(189 206 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bdcebf, #bdcec8); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#b5c0b3Irish Moor#d3e1d3Misty Marsh
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BDCEBF?
- #BDCEBF is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BDCEBF?
- The RGB value is 189, 206, 191: 189 red, 206 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BDCEBF?
- The complementary color is #CEBDCC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BDCEBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.74:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.