#BEC2B6 color
The hex color #BEC2B6 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 76.1% green and 71.4% blue (190, 194, 182).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 9% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Silky Green (#BDC2BB), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.58:1).
#BEC2B6 color codes
| HEX | #BEC2B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 194, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 76.1%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 9%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 6%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.82, -3.57, 5.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.82, 6.6, 122.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.969, 52.908, 51.879) | |
| Decimal | 12501686 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEC2B6, 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 #BEC2B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEC2B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.58:1 | 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 #BEC2B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c0b5Protanopia
no red cones#c3c0b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfc1beTritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bec2b6; }
.text { color: #bec2b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bec2b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 194 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bec2b6, #b8c2b6); }
Similar colors
#bdc2bbSilky Green#b5c0b3Irish Moor#cac7b7Chrome White#b2beb5Ash Gray#bab8adZen Pebble#c7cfc7Murmur#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#cbc9c0Quill Gray
Questions
- What color is #BEC2B6?
- #BEC2B6 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Silky Green. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEC2B6?
- The RGB value is 190, 194, 182: 190 red, 194 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEC2B6?
- The complementary color is #BAB6C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEC2B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.58:1 and white text 1.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.