#B0E09D Hex Color
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Not a neon lime and not quite mint. The hex code #b0e09d is a pale, pastel green with a soft yellow undertone, light and unsaturated enough to read airy. It works best as a dominant background in spring themes, baby products, and minimal layouts, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text reaches about 14:1 contrast here, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #b0e09d
What is #b0e09d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0e09d is rgb(176, 224, 157), in HSL hsl(103, 52%, 75%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 30%, 12%.
What text color works best on #b0e09d?
Black text is the clear choice, with roughly 14:1 contrast against #b0e09d. That passes WCAG AA for small body text, while white text falls far short and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #b0e09d?
Plum, charcoal, and muted berry tones give this pale green depth, while warm browns keep it feeling earthy. Pairing it with plain white alone tends to look washed out.
Is #b0e09d readable on white or black?
#b0e09d has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.99:1 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.