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#B2BE9C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B2BE9C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B2BE9C Color Information

#B2BE9C RGB value is (178, 190, 156). The hex color red value is 178, green is 190, and blue is 156. Its HSL format shows a hue of 81°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of68 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 18 percent, 25percent.

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#B2BE9C Color Meaning

Color #B2BE9C signifies organic neutrality, textured calm, and coastal stillness. #B2BE9C warm, greenish-grey resembles sun-bleached stones, driftwood, and dried sage, suggesting elements smoothed and harmonized by natural forces. Psychologically, color #B2BE9C is deeply calming and centering, promoting feelings of balance, natural order, and resilient tranquility. #B2BE9C provides a neutral backdrop that feels alive with subtle texture and organic warmth, reducing visual noise while maintaining a connection to the natural world. #B2BE9C color is a restful, grounded neutral. Symbolically, color #B2BE9C represents the wisdom of erosion, harmony achieved through time, and the beauty of the blended and worn. #B2BE9C is the color of a landscape in repose. Culturally, #B2BE9C is a staple in coastal, rustic, and minimalist design where a sense of serene, textural authenticity is desired. Color #B2BE9C embodies an aesthetic of peaceful accumulation and natural selection, offering a visual tone that feels both curated and effortlessly evolved.

Color Conversion

Convert #B2BE9C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#B2BE9C
RGB
rgb(178, 190, 156)
HSL
hsl(81°, 21%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 18%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(81°, 18%, 75%)
XYZ
42.7743 48.6922 38.5966
Yxy
48.6922 0.3289 0.3744
Hunter Lab
69.7798 -2.2746 2.9661
CIE-Lab
75.2594 -10.1955 15.7994

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue156 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#B2BE9C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#B2BE9C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #B2BE9C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B2BE9C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#B2BE9C

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B2BE9C;

Text Color

color: #B2BE9C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B2BE9C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B2BE9C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B2BE9C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2BE9C 0%, #6b794f 100%);

#B2BE9C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B2BE9C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.