#B4F9B5 Hex Color
A bright and punchy pastel green
This light, high-chroma pastel green feels fresh and airy. Because it is highly saturated, #b4f9b5 works best as an accent color for UI elements rather than a full page background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for excellent readability. The hex code for this youthful, sparkling shade is #b4f9b5.
Questions about #b4f9b5
What is #b4f9b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4f9b5 is rgb(180, 249, 181), in HSL hsl(121, 85%, 84%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 27%, 2%.
Does #b4f9b5 work well as a primary background color?
#b4f9b5 is generally too saturated and bright for a full page background, as it can quickly overwhelm the user eye. It is much more effective when used sparingly as an accent for call-to-action buttons or highlights.
Is #b4f9b5 readable on white or black?
#b4f9b5 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.15:1 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.