#BED2CA color
The hex color #BED2CA is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 82.4% green and 79.2% blue (190, 210, 202).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 18% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.26:1).
#BED2CA color codes
| HEX | #BED2CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 210, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 82.4%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 18%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 10%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 4%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.54, -8.24, 1.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.54, 8.41, 168.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.94, 61.304, 64.804) | |
| Decimal | 12505802 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BED2CA, 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 #BED2CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BED2CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.26:1 | 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 #BED2CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1cfcaProtanopia
no red cones#cdcccaDeuteranopia
no green cones#bad2d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bed2ca; }
.text { color: #bed2ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bed2ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 210 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bed2ca, #bed0d2); }Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#b2c8bdMisty Morning#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#bdd1d2Windy#cee5dfIce Dagger#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BED2CA?
- #BED2CA is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BED2CA?
- The RGB value is 190, 210, 202: 190 red, 210 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BED2CA?
- The complementary color is #D2BEC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BED2CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.26:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.