#BEF0D3 color
The hex color #BEF0D3 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 94.1% green and 82.7% blue (190, 240, 211).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 62% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Mystery Mint (#BBEFD3), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.59:1).
#BEF0D3 color codes
| HEX | #BEF0D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 240, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 94.1%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 62%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 21%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 12%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.77, -21.61, 8.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.77, 23.33, 157.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.15, 77.968, 73.285) | |
| Decimal | 12513491 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEF0D3, 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 #BEF0D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEF0D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.59:1 | 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 #BEF0D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efe8d2Protanopia
no red cones#e6e2d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#b5efe7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bef0d3; }
.text { color: #bef0d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bef0d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 240 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bef0d3, #bef0ec); }
Similar colors
#bbefd3Mystery Mint#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#bef7cfSmell the Mint#b3e8c2Glaucous Green#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#beeddcFresh Breeze#bde1c4Mother Nature
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #BEF0D3?
- #BEF0D3 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Mystery Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEF0D3?
- The RGB value is 190, 240, 211: 190 red, 240 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEF0D3?
- The complementary color is #F0BEDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEF0D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.59:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.