#B4CC96 Hex Color

Soft and dusty natural lime green

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This dusty lime acts as a light, unsaturated background for soft interfaces. The hex code is #b4cc96. Because it leans pale, use this as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text maintains high readability here, though it looks washed out against pure white. Unlike what colors make pink, this green gains richness when paired with deep charcoal or dark espresso.

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What is #b4cc96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b4cc96 is rgb(180, 204, 150), in HSL hsl(87, 35%, 69%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 26%, 20%.

Which colors pair best with #b4cc96 for a balanced interface?

#b4cc96 works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or espresso to prevent it from looking washed out. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast pure white backgrounds, as the low saturation can make the text difficult to read.

Is #b4cc96 readable on white or black?

#b4cc96 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.01:1 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.

#B4CC96 Hex Color

Soft and dusty natural lime green

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