#B3E785 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #b3e785 graphic
Light and clear, #b3e785 is a fresh yellow-green shade with a glowing, lightly sparkling appearance. Its energetic tone suits nature branding, sports graphics, energy drinks, and gaming accents. Use it as a supporting color with navy or charcoal, since white can reduce its impact. The hex code for this lime shade is #b3e785, and black text reads clearly on it.

Questions about #b3e785

What is #b3e785 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3e785 is rgb(179, 231, 133), in HSL hsl(92, 67%, 71%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 42%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #b3e785?
Navy and charcoal give #b3e785 enough depth to stay vivid, while muted sage or olive can create a softer nature palette. Use darker pairings for text, borders, or grounding accents.
Does #b3e785 look warm or cool?
#b3e785 reads as a lightly warm yellow-green because its green is shifted toward yellow, giving it a sunny, lively feel rather than a blue-green coolness. It works well when you want freshness with energetic visual impact.
Is #b3e785 readable on white or black?
#b3e785 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.68:1 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.