#B1D59B Hex Color
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#b1d59b is a light, softly muted lime with gentle yellow-green undertones. Its faded saturation creates a fresh, airy mood suited to spring branding, wellness layouts, and spacious interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep plum; white can look washed out beside it. Black text achieves about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #b1d59b.
Questions about #b1d59b
What is #b1d59b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1d59b is rgb(177, 213, 155), in HSL hsl(97, 41%, 72%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 27%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #b1d59b?
For balanced contrast, pair #b1d59b with charcoal or deep plum for grounded contrast; warm neutrals can soften it, while nearby yellow-greens create a fresh, nature-inspired palette without overpowering its low saturation.
Is #b1d59b readable on white or black?
#b1d59b has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.