Color #B2DFDB Color / Colour Code #B2DFDB
This page shows the hex color code for color #b2dfdb (#B2DFDB). The colour is a cyan tone with 41% saturation and 79% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B2DFDB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B2DFDB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 145, 175, and 205 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 175, 295, and 55 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B2DFDB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 175 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 175 to 220 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 175 with its complement at 355 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 #B2DFDB
Lightness variations at hue 175 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B2DFDB
Design Use Cases for #B2DFDB
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #B2DFDB 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
#B2DFDB at 79% 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.
Clarity & Technology
#B2DFDB is in the cyan spectrum (hue 175). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #B2DFDB (hue 175) to its complement at hue 355. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 205. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b2dfdb, #dfb3b7);
CSS Code for #B2DFDB
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Colors visually similar to #B2DFDB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #B2DFDB (#B2DFDB)
#B2DFDB is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 178 red, 223 green, and 219 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 175 degrees with 41% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B2DFDB is 209/255 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 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B2DFDB against white is 1.45:1 and against black is 14.47:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.47:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DFB3B7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B2DFDB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B3DFC6 and #B3CDDF, 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 #B2DFDB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B2DFDB?
- #B2DFDB is Color #B2DFDB, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(178, 223, 219), HSL(175, 41%, 79%), and CMYK(20%, 0%, 2%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 209/255.
- Is #B2DFDB accessible for text?
- Against white, #B2DFDB has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.47:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B2DFDB?
- The complementary colour is #DFB3B7 (hue 355). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B3DFC6 and #B3CDDF. The triadic palette adds #DCB3DF and #DFDCB3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B2DFDB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b2dfdb; or rgb(178, 223, 219); or hsl(175, 41%, 79%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 175 41% 79%; 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.