#B3F993 Hex Color
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A bright, electric green that barely holds back. #b3f993 sits right on the line between lime and mint, with enough yellow in it to feel sunny rather than cool. In practice it reads almost neon, which makes it a bold choice for brands that want energy front and center: sports apparel, energy drinks, youth-focused branding, anything that needs to feel alive at a glance. Use it deliberately and in small doses. It works beautifully as an accent against charcoal, navy, or near-black, where its brightness does the heavy lifting. Pair it with deep charcoal text for strong contrast, or let it sit beside warm coral for a punchy, retro-sport feel. One warning: white text on this green fails contrast checks badly, so treat it as a backdrop for dark ink, never the reverse. It is also relentless at scale, so give it breathing room rather than letting it flood an entire layout.
Questions about #b3f993
What is #b3f993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3f993 is rgb(179, 249, 147), in HSL hsl(101, 89%, 78%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 41%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #b3f993?
Dark, grounded colors give it the contrast it needs. Charcoal (#333), near-black (#1a1a1a), and deep navy all work well, letting the green's brightness pop without overwhelming the eye. Avoid pairing it with other bright, saturated colors unless you want a deliberately loud, festival-style look.
Can I use #b3f993 for body text?
No. Its contrast ratio against white is far too low for readable body text, and it fails WCAG AA requirements. Use it for accents, buttons, or large graphic elements, and keep actual text in a dark color like near-black or deep charcoal.
What does #b3f993 pair with in a color palette?
It works well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm neutrals like cream. For a bolder look, try it with coral or hot pink. Just keep the green as an accent rather than the dominant color, since its brightness gets tiring at scale.
Is #b3f993 readable on white or black?
#b3f993 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.88:1 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.