#BFDBCA color
The hex color #BFDBCA is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 85.9% green and 79.2% blue (191, 219, 202).
Its hue angle is 144°, with 28% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Ruins of Civilization (#CADECE), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.2:1).
#BFDBCA color codes
| HEX | #BFDBCA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 219, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 85.9%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 28%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(144, 13%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 8%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85, -12.52, 5.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85, 13.57, 157.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.476, 66.003, 65.577) | |
| Decimal | 12573642 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFDBCA, 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 #BFDBCA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFDBCA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.2:1 | 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 #BFDBCA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad6c9Protanopia
no red cones#d5d3cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbdbd6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfdbca; }
.text { color: #bfdbca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfdbca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 219 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfdbca, #bfdbd8); }
Similar colors
#cadeceRuins of Civilization#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b8e0d0Jade Sea#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#ccddccFlip a Coin#d4e8d8Splashdown#cee1c8Endive
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #BFDBCA?
- #BFDBCA is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ruins of Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFDBCA?
- The RGB value is 191, 219, 202: 191 red, 219 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFDBCA?
- The complementary color is #DBBFD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFDBCA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.2:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.