#BEDEC2 color
The hex color #BEDEC2 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 87.1% green and 76.1% blue (190, 222, 194).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 33% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Sugar Mint (#C0E2C5), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.42:1).
#BEDEC2 color codes
| HEX | #BEDEC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 222, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 87.1%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 33%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 14%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 13%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.55, -15.83, 10.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.55, 18.85, 147.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.092, 67.084, 60.969) | |
| Decimal | 12508866 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEDEC2, 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 #BEDEC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEDEC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.42:1 | 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 #BEDEC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfd8c1Protanopia
no red cones#d9d4c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#bbdcd6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bedec2; }
.text { color: #bedec2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bedec2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 222 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bedec2, #beded2); }
Similar colors
#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c5e6cfDelta Mint#c6e1bcAmbrosia#bfd5b3Nature#cee1c8Endive#d0eed7Jade Palace
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #BEDEC2?
- #BEDEC2 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Sugar Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEDEC2?
- The RGB value is 190, 222, 194: 190 red, 222 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEDEC2?
- The complementary color is #DEBEDA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEDEC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.42:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.