Information about #BBC4A1 color

#BBC4A1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BBC4A1 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(187, 196, 161) — 73.3% red, 76.9% green, 63.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 0 / 14 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BBC4A1 presents itself as a gently muted chartreuse — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Soft Apple (#B8CA9D). Slightly further away sit Beryl Green (#BCBFA8) and Aspiring (#BBBBA1).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(187, 196, 161)), which gives #BBC4A1 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 11.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.8:1. #BBC4A1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BBC4A1 color variations

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#BBC4A1 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 #BBC4A1

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

Soft Apple color link
Soft Apple

#B8CA9D

Beryl Green color link
Beryl Green

#BCBFA8

Aspiring color link
Aspiring

#BBBBA1

Pale Leaf color link
Pale Leaf

#BDCAA8

Pixie Green color link
Pixie Green

#BBCDA5

Gooseberry color link
Gooseberry

#BFC298

Kidnapper color link
Kidnapper

#BFC0AB

Ash color link
Ash

#BEBAA7

Mist Grey color link
Mist Grey

#BAB9A9

Sisal color link
Sisal

#C5BAA0

Bone White color link
Bone White

#B8B7A6

#BBC4A1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BBC4A1
  • RGB187, 196, 161
  • CMYK4, 0, 14, 23
  • HSL75°, 23%, 70%
  • HSL Precise75.429°, 22.876%, 70%
  • HSV75°, 18%, 77%
  • HSB75°, 18%, 77%
  • HEX IDBBC4A1
  • DECIMAL ID12305569
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
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