#BEE2D6 color
The hex color #BEE2D6 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 88.6% green and 83.9% blue (190, 226, 214).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 38% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Jade Sea (#B8E0D0), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.04:1).
#BEE2D6 color codes
| HEX | #BEE2D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 226, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 88.6%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 38%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 16%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 5%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.09, -14.1, 1.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.09, 14.23, 172.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.566, 70.193, 73.963) | |
| Decimal | 12509910 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEE2D6, 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 #BEE2D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEE2D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.04:1 | 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 #BEE2D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfddd5Protanopia
no red cones#d9d8d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6e3deTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bee2d6; }
.text { color: #bee2d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bee2d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 226 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bee2d6, #bedce2); }
Similar colors
#b8e0d0Jade Sea#bddfd8Antiguan#b3e2d3Bay#caf0e5Caribbean#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#beeddcFresh Breeze#afe3d6Ice Cube#d2f2e7Minty Fresh
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #BEE2D6?
- #BEE2D6 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 #BEE2D6?
- The RGB value is 190, 226, 214: 190 red, 226 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEE2D6?
- The complementary color is #E2BECA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEE2D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.04:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.