#B1CBA6 Hex Color
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Soft and heavily muted, #b1cba6 is a pale lime shade with gray undertones and a gently faded finish. Its lightness suggests freshness, growth, and delicate calm without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone in spring, nature, wellness, or baby-product palettes, pairing it with charcoal for readable text. The hex code #b1cba6 supports black text at about a 12:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b1cba6
What is #b1cba6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1cba6 is rgb(177, 203, 166), in HSL hsl(102, 26%, 72%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 18%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #b1cba6?
#b1cba6 pairs well with charcoal for crisp text, warm white for a soft backdrop, and terracotta for a grounded accent. These combinations balance its pale, gray-muted lime base without making the palette feel overly sweet.
Does #b1cba6 read as warm or cool?
#b1cba6 reads as gently cool-neutral: its hue leans toward soft green, while the gray undertone mutes the yellow warmth found in more vivid lime shades. This gives it a calm, natural feel rather than a bright or sugary one.
Is #b1cba6 readable on white or black?
#b1cba6 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.96:1 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.