#B0C494 Hex Color
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Not a bright lime, this pastel green leans dusty and gray, with a soft, muted calm. It works best as a large background or supporting tone in spring and wellness designs, though it can wash out next to pure white. The hex code for pastel lime is #b0c494, and black text stays readable on it.
Questions about #b0c494
What is #b0c494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0c494 is rgb(176, 196, 148), in HSL hsl(85, 29%, 67%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 24%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #b0c494?
Deep plum and warm terracotta bring out its softness, while charcoal keeps it grounded. It looks richer next to these than next to plain white, which can wash it out.
Is #b0c494 readable on white or black?
#b0c494 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.