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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBE9B4 — Seafoam
#BBE9B4 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 112° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BBE9B4
- f4fcf3
- d3f1cf
- b2e6aa
- 91dc86
- 71d162
- 50c73d
- 40a530
- 328125
- 245c1b
- 163810
- 081406
Color schemes using #BBE9B4
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BBE9B4 FAQ
What color is #BBE9B4?
#BBE9B4 is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 112 degrees, 55% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBE9B4?
#BBE9B4 is rgb(187, 233, 180) in RGB, hsl(112, 55%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 23%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBE9B4?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.43:1.
What colors go well with #BBE9B4?
Its direct complement is #E2B4E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7B4E9 and #E9B4D6 gives you contrast without the vibration.