#B4D495 Hex Color
A crisp and airy pale lime
This pale, unsaturated lime brings an airy quality to digital interfaces. Because it is highly legible, the hex code #b4d495 functions well as a background for black text, offering an alternative to standard white or gray. It pairs best with charcoal or muted purples, which ground its delicate brightness. Use this shade in small doses to highlight clean, minimalist branding or user interface elements.
Questions about #b4d495
What is #b4d495 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4d495 is rgb(180, 212, 149), in HSL hsl(90, 42%, 71%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 30%, 17%.
Does #b4d495 work well as a background color for text?
#b4d495 functions effectively as a background for dark text, specifically black or charcoal, because its high legibility offers a softer, more modern alternative to stark white. Ensure sufficient contrast by avoiding light gray or white text, which may wash out against the pale surface.
Which color palettes complement the light tone of #b4d495?
This color pairs beautifully with muted purples or deep charcoal to ground its delicate brightness. These darker, cooler tones provide the necessary visual anchor, preventing the pale lime from appearing too washed out or overly sterile in a professional design application.
Is #b4d495 readable on white or black?
#b4d495 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.79:1 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.