#B2D096 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated lime offers a gentle, airy quality that works well as a grounding background. Because of its high lightness, it provides excellent contrast for black body text, ensuring readability in minimal UI layouts. Use #b2d096 to establish a clean, organic feel without overwhelming the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted berry tones for a sophisticated, modern palette.
Questions about #b2d096
What is #b2d096 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2d096 is rgb(178, 208, 150), in HSL hsl(91, 38%, 70%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 28%, 18%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair effectively with #b2d096?
#b2d096 works best when grounded by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, muted berry tones. Using these darker shades helps anchor the lightness of the green, preventing the design from feeling too washed out or ethereal.
Is #b2d096 readable on white or black?
#b2d096 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.35:1 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.