#BFD6C4 color
The hex color #BFD6C4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 83.9% green and 76.9% blue (191, 214, 196).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 22% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.63:1).
#BFD6C4 color codes
| HEX | #BFD6C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 214, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 83.9%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 22%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 11%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 8%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.52, -11.08, 6.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.52, 12.74, 150.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.494, 63.154, 61.48) | |
| Decimal | 12572356 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFD6C4, 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 #BFD6C4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFD6C4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.63:1 | 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 #BFD6C4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d2c3Protanopia
no red cones#d2cfc5Deuteranopia
no green cones#bcd5d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfd6c4; }
.text { color: #bfd6c4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfd6c4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 214 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfd6c4, #bfd6d0); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#cee1c8Endive#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BFD6C4?
- #BFD6C4 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFD6C4?
- The RGB value is 191, 214, 196: 191 red, 214 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFD6C4?
- The complementary color is #D6BFD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFD6C4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.63:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.