#BDDAD2 color
The hex color #BDDAD2 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.1% red, 85.5% green and 82.4% blue (189, 218, 210).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 28% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.12:1).
#BDDAD2 color codes
| HEX | #BDDAD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 218, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.1%, 85.5%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 28%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 13%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 4%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.8, -11.14, 0.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.8, 11.16, 176.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.688, 65.614, 70.586) | |
| Decimal | 12442322 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BDDAD2, 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 #BDDAD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BDDAD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | 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 #BDDAD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d6d2Protanopia
no red cones#d2d2d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6dbd7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bddad2; }
.text { color: #bddad2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bddad2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(189 218 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bddad2, #bdd4da); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cee5dfIce Dagger#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #BDDAD2?
- #BDDAD2 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BDDAD2?
- The RGB value is 189, 218, 210: 189 red, 218 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BDDAD2?
- The complementary color is #DABDC5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BDDAD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.12:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.