#B2BE9B Hex Color
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The hex code #b2be9b is a pale, dusty lime with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened lightness suggests gentleness, growth, and harmony without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting background for nature, spring, or wellness designs, pairing it with charcoal for clear contrast. Black text remains highly readable at about 10.7:1.
Questions about #b2be9b
What is #b2be9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2be9b is rgb(178, 190, 155), in HSL hsl(81, 21%, 68%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 18%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #b2be9b?
#b2be9b pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, while terracotta adds a warm, earthy accent without overpowering its muted, gray-softened lime character. Use darker accents for text, buttons, or small details, and reserve the pale base for spacious backgrounds.
Does #b2be9b look warm or cool?
#b2be9b reads as a softly warm yellow-green because its hue leans toward yellow, though gray undertones mute that warmth and keep it from feeling bright or sugary. It works well where a calm, natural mood is needed.
Is #b2be9b readable on white or black?
#b2be9b has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.73:1 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.