#B2CE39 Hex Color
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Bright, glowing, and fully saturated, lime is a yellow-green with plenty of energy. Use #b2ce39 as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm. It reads warm thanks to its strong yellow base. Black text on #b2ce39 reaches about 11.8:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #b2ce39
What is #b2ce39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2ce39 is rgb(178, 206, 57), in HSL hsl(71, 60%, 52%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 72%, 19%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2ce39?
Deep plum, charcoal, and navy all make #b2ce39 look brighter and more electric. For a softer palette, try muted mauve or warm taupe, which let the lime read as the clear focal point.
Is #b2ce39 a warm or cool color?
Warm. Although green often reads cool, the heavy yellow base in #b2ce39 gives it a sunny character, sitting closer to chartreuse than to grass or forest greens.
Is #b2ce39 readable on white or black?
#b2ce39 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.78:1 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.