#BFD0C7 color
The hex color #BFD0C7 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 81.6% green and 78% blue (191, 208, 199).
Its hue angle is 148°, with 15% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.06:1).
#BFD0C7 color codes
| HEX | #BFD0C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 208, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 81.6%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(148, 15%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(148, 8%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 4%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.01, -7.44, 2.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.01, 7.85, 161.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.348, 60.311, 62.8) | |
| Decimal | 12570823 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFD0C7, 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 #BFD0C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFD0C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.06:1 | 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 #BFD0C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfcdc7Protanopia
no red cones#cccbc7Deuteranopia
no green cones#bcd0cdTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfd0c7; }
.text { color: #bfd0c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfd0c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 208 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfd0c7, #bfd0d0); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c7cfc7Murmur#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#c8d0caInfusion#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BFD0C7?
- #BFD0C7 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFD0C7?
- The RGB value is 191, 208, 199: 191 red, 208 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFD0C7?
- The complementary color is #D0BFC8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFD0C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.06:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.