#BDD4BE color
The hex color #BDD4BE is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.1% red, 83.1% green and 74.5% blue (189, 212, 190).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 21% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 17% 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 13.32:1).
#BDD4BE color codes
| HEX | #BDD4BE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 212, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.1%, 83.1%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 21%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 11%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 10%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.71, -11.82, 8.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.71, 14.44, 144.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.822, 61.623, 57.764) | |
| Decimal | 12440766 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BDD4BE, 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 #BDD4BE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BDD4BE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.32:1 | 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 #BDD4BE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5cfbdProtanopia
no red cones#d1cdbfDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbd3ceTritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bdd4be; }
.text { color: #bdd4be; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bdd4be; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(189 212 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bdd4be, #bdd4ca); }Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#cadeceRuins of Civilization#acc9b2Gum Leaf#cee1c8Endive#bccab3Bok Choy#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BDD4BE?
- #BDD4BE 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 #BDD4BE?
- The RGB value is 189, 212, 190: 189 red, 212 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BDD4BE?
- The complementary color is #D4BDD3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BDD4BE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.32:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.