#BEEBCB color
The hex color #BEEBCB is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 92.2% green and 79.6% blue (190, 235, 203).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 53% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Mint-o-licious (#B6E9C8), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.94:1).
#BEEBCB color codes
| HEX | #BEEBCB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 235, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 92.2%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 53%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 19%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 14%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.24, -20.64, 10.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.24, 23.29, 152.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.72, 74.674, 67.65) | |
| Decimal | 12512203 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEEBCB, 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 #BEEBCB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEEBCB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.94:1 | 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 #BEEBCB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe3c9Protanopia
no red cones#e3decdDeuteranopia
no green cones#b7eae2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #beebcb; }
.text { color: #beebcb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #beebcb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 235 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #beebcb, #beebe1); }
Similar colors
#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious#bbefd3Mystery Mint#b3e8c2Glaucous Green#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#cef0ccPastel Mint#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#bef7cfSmell the Mint
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #BEEBCB?
- #BEEBCB is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Mint-o-licious. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEEBCB?
- The RGB value is 190, 235, 203: 190 red, 235 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEEBCB?
- The complementary color is #EBBEDE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEEBCB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.94:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.