#B1BCA0 Hex Color
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Not neon, not pastel candy: #b1bca0 is a dusty lime green with a gray undertone that keeps it calm and grounded. It works best as a dominant background shade, where black text holds a strong 10.6:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal when you want spring energy without the noise.
Questions about #b1bca0
What is #b1bca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1bca0 is rgb(177, 188, 160), in HSL hsl(84, 17%, 68%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 15%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #b1bca0?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta all flatter #b1bca0 without stealing its softness. Avoid bright white next to it, since high-contrast neighbors can wash the muted green out.
Does #b1bca0 read warm or cool?
It leans warm thanks to its yellow-green base, though the heavy gray tones mute that warmth. Next to true greens it reads almost neutral, like new spring growth seen on an overcast day.
Is #b1bca0 readable on white or black?
#b1bca0 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.57:1 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.