#BFD0BC color
The hex color #BFD0BC is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 81.6% green and 73.7% blue (191, 208, 188).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 18% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Isle of Dreams (#BCCCB5), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.96:1).
#BFD0BC color codes
| HEX | #BFD0BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 208, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 81.6%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 18%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 10%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.74, -9.44, 7.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.74, 12.36, 139.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.117, 59.818, 56.315) | |
| Decimal | 12570812 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFD0BC, 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 #BFD0BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFD0BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | 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 #BFD0BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1ccbbProtanopia
no red cones#cecbbdDeuteranopia
no green cones#bececaTritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfd0bc; }
.text { color: #bfd0bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfd0bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 208 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfd0bc, #bcd0c3); }
Similar colors
#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#cee1c8Endive#b2c8bdMisty Morning#d1dac0Zen Garden
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BFD0BC?
- #BFD0BC is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Isle of Dreams. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFD0BC?
- The RGB value is 191, 208, 188: 191 red, 208 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFD0BC?
- The complementary color is #CDBCD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFD0BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.96:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.