Information about #B6CAAE color

#B6CAAE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B6CAAE belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(182, 202, 174) (71.4% red, 79.2% green, 68.2% blue), or CMYK 8 / 0 / 11 / 21 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B6CAAE presents itself as a softly toned yellow-green — one that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Clay Ash (#BDC8B3). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pale Leaf (#BDCAA8) and Rainee (#B3C1B1).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(182, 202, 174)), which gives #B6CAAE its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B6CAAE: 12.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for white. #B6CAAE has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B6CAAE color variations

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#B6CAAE color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #B6CAAE

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Clay Ash color link
Clay Ash

#BDC8B3

Pale Leaf color link
Pale Leaf

#BDCAA8

Rainee color link
Rainee

#B3C1B1

Pixie Green color link
Pixie Green

#BBCDA5

Gum Leaf color link
Gum Leaf

#ACC9B2

Tasman color link
Tasman

#BAC0B3

Pumice color link
Pumice

#BAC0B4

Kidnapper color link
Kidnapper

#BFC0AB

Beryl Green color link
Beryl Green

#BCBFA8

#B6CAAE color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B6CAAE
  • RGB182, 202, 174
  • CMYK8, 0, 11, 21
  • HSL103°, 21%, 74%
  • HSL Precise102.857°, 20.896%, 73.725%
  • HSV103°, 14%, 79%
  • HSB103°, 14%, 79%
  • HEX IDB6CAAE
  • DECIMAL ID11979438
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB79.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.2%
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