#B1C987 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This pale, desaturated lime offers a gentle, airy aesthetic for clean interfaces. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio with black text, the hex code #b1c987 works well for readable body copy or large UI blocks. It pairs best with charcoal or slate greys rather than stark white, which can wash out its delicate tone. Use this color for minimalist designs needing a sense of natural growth.
Questions about #b1c987
What is #b1c987 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1c987 is rgb(177, 201, 135), in HSL hsl(82, 38%, 66%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 33%, 21%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #b1c987?
This pale lime pairs effectively with charcoal or deep slate grays to maintain a clean, balanced look without washing out. Avoid using it against stark white, as the lack of depth can make the green appear faded or washed out on screen.
Is #b1c987 readable on white or black?
#b1c987 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.57:1 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.