#BEDFD2 color
The hex color #BEDFD2 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 87.5% green and 82.4% blue (190, 223, 210).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 34% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Jade Sea (#B8E0D0), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.68:1).
#BEDFD2 color codes
| HEX | #BEDFD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 223, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 87.5%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 34%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 15%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 6%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.19, -13.36, 2.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.19, 13.63, 168.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.253, 68.374, 71.036) | |
| Decimal | 12509138 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEDFD2, 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 #BEDFD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEDFD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.68:1 | 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 #BEDFD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dddad1Protanopia
no red cones#d7d6d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7dfdbTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bedfd2; }
.text { color: #bedfd2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bedfd2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 223 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bedfd2, #bedcdf); }
Similar colors
#b8e0d0Jade Sea#bddfd8Antiguan#b3e2d3Bay#c5e6cfDelta Mint#caf0e5Caribbean#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#cadeceRuins of Civilization#beeddcFresh Breeze
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #BEDFD2?
- #BEDFD2 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Jade Sea. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEDFD2?
- The RGB value is 190, 223, 210: 190 red, 223 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEDFD2?
- The complementary color is #DFBECB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEDFD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.68:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.