Color #B0DFBD Color / Colour Code #B0DFBD
This page shows the hex color code for color #b0dfbd (#B0DFBD). The colour is a green tone with 42% saturation and 78% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B0DFBD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B0DFBD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B0DFBD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 137 with its complement at 317 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #B0DFBD
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B0DFBD
Design Use Cases for #B0DFBD
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #B0DFBD strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#B0DFBD at 78% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#B0DFBD falls in the green range (hue 137). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #B0DFBD (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b0dfbd, #deafd1);
CSS Code for #B0DFBD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #B0DFBD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #B0DFBD (#B0DFBD)
#B0DFBD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 176 red, 223 green, and 189 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 42% saturation and 78% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B0DFBD is 205/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B0DFBD against white is 1.49:1 and against black is 14.14:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.14:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DEAFD1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B0DFBD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BADEAF and #AFDED4, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #B0DFBD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B0DFBD?
- #B0DFBD is Color #B0DFBD, a green color (colour) with RGB(176, 223, 189), HSL(137, 42%, 78%), and CMYK(21%, 0%, 15%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 205/255.
- Is #B0DFBD accessible for text?
- Against white, #B0DFBD has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.14:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B0DFBD?
- The complementary colour is #DEAFD1 (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BADEAF and #AFDED4. The triadic palette adds #BDAFDE and #DEBDAF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B0DFBD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b0dfbd; or rgb(176, 223, 189); or hsl(137, 42%, 78%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 42% 78%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.