#B5BC46 Hex Color
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#b5bc46 is a bold, chartreuse-leaning yellow with a strong green influence. Because it is highly saturated, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground the brightness. The hex code #b5bc46 offers excellent contrast with black text, making it a functional choice for high-visibility buttons or UI elements that need immediate user attention.
Questions about #b5bc46
What is #b5bc46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5bc46 is rgb(181, 188, 70), in HSL hsl(64, 47%, 51%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 63%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #b5bc46?
Because #b5bc46 is a high-energy, saturated shade, it works best when grounded by deep neutrals. Pairing it with charcoal or slate grays creates the necessary contrast to make the color pop without overwhelming the rest of your design.
Is #b5bc46 readable on white or black?
#b5bc46 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.24:1 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.