#B1D8B7 Hex Color
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Soft as sea glass, this pale green carries a gray undertone that keeps it muted instead of minty. #b1d8b7 works best as a wide background for spring packaging, wellness brands, or calm UI screens. It can fade next to pure white, so pair it with charcoal text, which reads at about 13.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #b1d8b7
What is #b1d8b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1d8b7 is rgb(177, 216, 183), in HSL hsl(129, 33%, 77%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 15%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #b1d8b7?
Charcoal and deep navy give this pale green the contrast it needs, while terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Avoid pairing it with white text, which disappears against its light surface.
Is #b1d8b7 readable on white or black?
#b1d8b7 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.37:1 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.