#B2C980 Hex Color
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Spring campaigns and baby product packaging often call for #b2c980, a pastel lime that reads fresh without getting loud. Its low saturation and pale glow make it a dependable background, and black text passes contrast checks easily on top of it. Pair the hex code #b2c980 with charcoal or muted plum; next to plain white it tends to wash out.
Questions about #b2c980
What is #b2c980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2c980 is rgb(178, 201, 128), in HSL hsl(79, 40%, 65%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 36%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #b2c980?
Charcoal and muted plum give this pastel lime some backbone, while navy adds a richer contrast than white does. Keep it as a dominant base and let darker tones carry the details.
Is #b2c980 readable on white or black?
#b2c980 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.55:1 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.