#B1E283 Hex Color
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This bright yellow-green is a fresh, high-energy tone that brings immediate focus to any design. Because of its high lightness, #b1e283 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background, where it can feel overwhelming. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays to ensure high legibility. Use this hex code for gaming interfaces or sports branding that requires a spark of intensity.
Questions about #b1e283
What is #b1e283 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1e283 is rgb(177, 226, 131), in HSL hsl(91, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 42%, 11%.
Where should I use #b1e283 in a design layout?
This bright lime green works best as a small accent color rather than a background shade because of its intense luminosity. Limit its use to about 10 percent of your total composition to maintain visual balance and prevent the color from feeling overwhelming.
Is #b1e283 readable on white or black?
#b1e283 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.07:1 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.