#BEDFCC color
The hex color #BEDFCC is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 87.5% green and 80% blue (190, 223, 204).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 34% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Delta Mint (#C5E6CF), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.62:1).
#BEDFCC color codes
| HEX | #BEDFCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 223, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 87.5%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 34%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 15%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 9%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.05, -14.5, 5.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.05, 15.57, 158.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.519, 68.081, 67.173) | |
| Decimal | 12509132 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEDFCC, 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 #BEDFCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEDFCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.62:1 | 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 #BEDFCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedacbProtanopia
no red cones#d8d6cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#b8dfd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bedfcc; }
.text { color: #bedfcc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bedfcc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 223 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bedfcc, #bedfdd); }
Similar colors
#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b8e0d0Jade Sea#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#b3e2d3Bay#d0eed7Jade Palace#b1e2cbQuiet Jade
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #BEDFCC?
- #BEDFCC is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Delta Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEDFCC?
- The RGB value is 190, 223, 204: 190 red, 223 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEDFCC?
- The complementary color is #DFBED1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEDFCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.62:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.