#B1CCB0 Hex Color
A muted, pale green with ashy undertones
A muted, pale green with a distinct ashy character, #b1ccb0 offers a delicate and airy feel. Its low saturation keeps it from overwhelming a design, making it an excellent base color for clean, minimalist interfaces. Black text pairs well for readability, as the shade provides high contrast. Try using this hex code alongside charcoal grays to ground its lightness and maintain a professional, balanced appearance.
Questions about #b1ccb0
What is #b1ccb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1ccb0 is rgb(177, 204, 176), in HSL hsl(118, 22%, 75%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 14%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #b1ccb0?
Is #b1ccb0 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #b1ccb0 as a text color is generally discouraged because it lacks sufficient contrast against white to meet standard accessibility requirements. It is best reserved for backgrounds, borders, or UI elements where high readability is not the primary requirement for that specific layer.
Is #b1ccb0 readable on white or black?
#b1ccb0 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.13:1 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.