#B1E4A8 Hex Color
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#b1e4a8 is a pale pastel green with a soft yellow undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness give it an airy, fresh feel that suits eco branding, garden sites, and spring layouts. It works best as a background rather than an accent, since black text on it reaches about 14.5:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum to keep it from washing out.
Questions about #b1e4a8
What is #b1e4a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1e4a8 is rgb(177, 228, 168), in HSL hsl(111, 53%, 78%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 26%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #b1e4a8?
Deep plum and charcoal give #b1e4a8 contrast without looking harsh, since both are dark enough to anchor its pale tone. For warmer palettes, try terracotta or muted clay shades.
Does #b1e4a8 read warm or cool?
It leans slightly warm. The yellow undertone offsets the green hue, so it feels fresh and sunny rather than minty or cold.
Is #b1e4a8 readable on white or black?
#b1e4a8 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.53:1 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.