#B2FFE9 Hex Color
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Pale and softly minted, this pastel teal sits at the light end of the scale with barely any saturation. The hex code #b2ffe9 reads fresh and gentle, which suits wellness brands, spring layouts, and calm UI backgrounds. Black text passes contrast checks on it, so it works as a light base. Pair it with a deep plum for a pairing with more character than the usual navy.
Questions about #b2ffe9
What is #b2ffe9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2ffe9 is rgb(178, 255, 233), in HSL hsl(163, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 9%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #b2ffe9?
Deep plum and muted coral both give #b2ffe9 more character than the usual navy pairing. For a quieter scheme, keep it with sage and warm gray tones so the pastel stays the lightest element.
Is #b2ffe9 a warm or cool color?
#b2ffe9 reads cool. Its green base leans blue rather than yellow, and its high lightness and low saturation give it a crisp, airy feel rather than a cozy one.
Can small text sit on a #b2ffe9 background?
Yes. Black text on #b2ffe9 reaches about 18.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Dark teal or charcoal text also clears the threshold.
Is #b2ffe9 readable on white or black?
#b2ffe9 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.37:1 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.