#BEF1D7 color
The hex color #BEF1D7 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 94.5% green and 84.3% blue (190, 241, 215).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 65% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Mystery Mint (#BBEFD3), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.75:1).
#BEF1D7 color codes
| HEX | #BEF1D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 241, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 94.5%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 65%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 21%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 11%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.13, -21.34, 7.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.13, 22.54, 161.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.953, 78.762, 76.057) | |
| Decimal | 12513751 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEF1D7, 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 #BEF1D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEF1D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.75:1 | 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 #BEF1D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efe9d6Protanopia
no red cones#e6e3d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#b4f1e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bef1d7; }
.text { color: #bef1d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bef1d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 241 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bef1d7, #bef1f1); }
Similar colors
#bbefd3Mystery Mint#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#beeddcFresh Breeze#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#bef7cfSmell the Mint#b3e8c2Glaucous Green#b6ecdeWater Leaf
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #BEF1D7?
- #BEF1D7 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 #BEF1D7?
- The RGB value is 190, 241, 215: 190 red, 241 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEF1D7?
- The complementary color is #F1BED8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEF1D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.75:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.