#BEE2DD color
The hex color #BEE2DD is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 88.6% green and 86.7% blue (190, 226, 221).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 38% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.11:1).
#BEE2DD color codes
| HEX | #BEE2DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 226, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 88.6%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 38%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 16%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 2%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.27, -12.72, -1.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.27, 12.8, 186.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.479, 70.559, 78.773) | |
| Decimal | 12509917 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEE2DD, 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 #BEE2DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEE2DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.11:1 | 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 #BEE2DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dededdProtanopia
no red cones#d7d8deDeuteranopia
no green cones#b4e4e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bee2dd; }
.text { color: #bee2dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bee2dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 226 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bee2dd, #bed5e2); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c2e5e5Swimming#c3ece9Gentle Cold#c2e7e8On Cloud Nine#ceece7Spa
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #BEE2DD?
- #BEE2DD is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEE2DD?
- The RGB value is 190, 226, 221: 190 red, 226 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEE2DD?
- The complementary color is #E2BEC3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEE2DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.11:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.