#B9CDAB

Color Details

HEX
#B9CDAB
RGB
rgb(185, 205, 171)
HSL
hsl(95, 25%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 17%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.38:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9cdab
Contrast 12.38:1 AAA
White on #b9cdab
Contrast 1.70:1 Fail
#b9cdab on Black
Contrast 12.38:1 AAA
#b9cdab on White
Contrast 1.70:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7d7bc
#d5e1cd
#e3ebdd
#94a489
#6f7b67
#4a5244

Complement & Analogous

#bfaccd
#accdaf
#cbcdac

Triadic

#acbacd
#cdacba

Monochrome

#4a5244 #6f7b67 #b9cdab #d5e1cd #e3ebdd #f1f5ee

Analogous

#cbcdac #dbdcc5 #b9cdab #bdd7bf #accdaf #8aa48c

Complementary Mix

#6f7b67 #b9cdab #d5e1cd #bfaccd #d5c9df #7c7085

Nearby Colors

#b9cdaa
#b9cdac
#b9cd9b
#b9cdbb

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About #B9CDAB

#B9CDAB converts to RGB(185, 205, 171) and HSL(95, 25%, 74%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B9CDAB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9CDAB?
RGB: 185, 205, 171. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 205, 171)
Is #B9CDAB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9CDAB?
Complement: #bfaccd.
Does #B9CDAB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.70:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.38:1 (AAA (normal text)).