#B4C59C Hex Color
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A pale, dusty lime with a gray undertone, #b4c59c reads soft rather than bright. Its low saturation suits spring themes, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds, though it can wash out next to plain white. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 11.4:1 contrast. The hex code #b4c59c pairs well with charcoal or muted plum.
Questions about #b4c59c
What is #b4c59c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4c59c is rgb(180, 197, 156), in HSL hsl(85, 26%, 69%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 21%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #b4c59c?
Muted plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta all flatter its gray-green undertone. Avoid placing bright greens next to it, since they make this soft lime look dull by comparison.
Is #b4c59c readable on white or black?
#b4c59c has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.40:1 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.