#B0C1A3 Hex Color
Gentle organic green with earthy undertones
This dusty, unsaturated lime offers a muted green tone with subtle gray undertones. Because #b0c1a3 feels gentle and organic, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a loud accent. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or warm slate to ground its softness. With sufficient contrast for black body text, this hex code provides a natural, dependable choice for clean UI layouts.
Questions about #b0c1a3
What is #b0c1a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0c1a3 is rgb(176, 193, 163), in HSL hsl(94, 19%, 70%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 16%, 24%.
How can I use #b0c1a3 in a UI layout?
Use #b0c1a3 as a subtle, organic background color to reduce visual fatigue on long-form pages or dashboard interfaces. It pairs effectively with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep slate to ensure readability while maintaining a soft, natural aesthetic for the user.
Does #b0c1a3 read as warm or cool?
While #b0c1a3 is technically a shade of green, its gray desaturation pulls it toward a neutral temperature that leans slightly cool. This creates a versatile, muted effect that avoids the typical vibrancy of brighter lime greens, making it perfect for minimalist color schemes.
Is #b0c1a3 readable on white or black?
#b0c1a3 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.