Color swatch image showing #B2BEAD with RGB(178,190,173) values

#B2BEAD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B2BEAD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B2BEAD Color Information

#B2BEAD RGB value is (178, 190, 173). The hex color red value is 178, green is 190, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 102°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 9 percent, 25 percent.

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#B2BEAD Color Meaning

Color #B2BEAD signifies neutral stability, composed detachment, and mineral stillness. #B2BEAD cool greenish-grey mirrors natural agate stone, suggesting smoothed surfaces, timeless patience, and non-reactive observation. Psychologically, color #B2BEAD provides a stable, non-distracting backdrop that cools emotional intensity and promotes objective analysis. #B2BEAD avoids the sterility of pure grey by adding a whisper of green—enough to feel organic, not mechanical. Culturally, #B2BEAD references industrial design, monastic silence, and the polished elegance of semi-precious stones. Architects and product designers use #B2BEAD to convey durability without coldness. Spiritually, color #B2BEAD represents the middle path, balanced judgment, and earthly grounding. #B2BEAD acts as a contemplative buffer between extremes, embodying quiet endurance. In digital interfaces, #B2BEAD reduces visual noise while maintaining sophistication—ideal for dashboards, editorial layouts, and professional portfolios.

Color Conversion

Convert #B2BEAD 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
#B2BEAD
RGB
rgb(178, 190, 173)
HSL
hsl(102°, 12%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 9%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(102°, 9%, 75%)
XYZ
44.3164 49.3090 46.7170
Yxy
49.3090 0.3158 0.3513
Hunter Lab
70.2204 -1.6650 1.4431
CIE-Lab
75.6432 -7.2992 7.1590

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#B2BEAD 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

#B2BEAD 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 #B2BEAD 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.

#FFFFFF
#B2BEAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B2BEAD 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

#B2BEAD

protanopia

#b7b7b1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B2BEAD;

Text Color

color: #B2BEAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B2BEAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B2BEAD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B2BEAD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2BEAD 0%, #64755c 100%);

#B2BEAD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B2BEAD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.