#B0FF55 Hex Color
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#b0ff55 is an ultra-bright, high-chroma yellow-green that commands instant attention. Due to its extreme saturation, it functions best as a small accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair this punchy hue with deep charcoals to ground the intensity. The hex code for this electric lime is #b0ff55, which offers sufficient contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #b0ff55
What is #b0ff55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0ff55 is rgb(176, 255, 85), in HSL hsl(88, 100%, 67%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 67%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #b0ff55 without overwhelming a design?
Treat #b0ff55 as a surgical tool for visual interest rather than a primary canvas. Because it is so saturated, pairing it with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or matte black allows the neon quality to pop without straining the viewer's eyes.
Is #b0ff55 readable on white or black?
#b0ff55 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.28:1 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.