#B1E98B Hex Color
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This bright, high-chroma lime commands attention. Due to its intense saturation, it works best as a punchy accent or button color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs well with deep charcoal gray for a clean, tech-focused interface. Black text remains highly legible against this hue, easily exceeding standard readability guidelines. The hex code for this electric lime is #b1e98b.
Questions about #b1e98b
What is #b1e98b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1e98b is rgb(177, 233, 139), in HSL hsl(96, 68%, 73%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 40%, 9%.
How can I use #b1e98b effectively in UI design?
#b1e98b is best reserved for high-impact accent elements like buttons, toggle switches, or notification badges rather than large backgrounds. Because of its extreme vibrancy, it creates a striking visual hierarchy when paired against dark surfaces like charcoal or deep navy, ensuring the content remains readable.
Is #b1e98b readable on white or black?
#b1e98b has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.89:1 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.