#BEE2C9 color
The hex color #BEE2C9 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 88.6% green and 78.8% blue (190, 226, 201).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 38% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mother Nature (#BDE1C4), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.91:1).
#BEE2C9 color codes
| HEX | #BEE2C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 226, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 88.6%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 38%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 16%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 11%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.78, -16.56, 8.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.78, 18.53, 153.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.972, 69.556, 65.566) | |
| Decimal | 12509897 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEE2C9, 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 #BEE2C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEE2C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.91:1 | 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 #BEE2C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2dcc8Protanopia
no red cones#dbd8caDeuteranopia
no green cones#b9e1dbTritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bee2c9; }
.text { color: #bee2c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bee2c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 226 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bee2c9, #bee2db); }
Similar colors
#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#b8e0d0Jade Sea#d0eed7Jade Palace#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #BEE2C9?
- #BEE2C9 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Mother Nature. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEE2C9?
- The RGB value is 190, 226, 201: 190 red, 226 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEE2C9?
- The complementary color is #E2BED7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEE2C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.91:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.