#B5BD68 Hex Color
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#b5bd68 is a soft, muted yellow-green with warm yellow and olive undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a mellow, opalescent feel for spring backgrounds, baby products, sale graphics, or construction accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; white can wash it out, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #b5bd68.
Questions about #b5bd68
What is #b5bd68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5bd68 is rgb(181, 189, 104), in HSL hsl(66, 39%, 57%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 45%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #b5bd68?
#b5bd68 pairs well with navy, charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta, which give its soft yellow-green base enough structure without making the palette feel harsh. Use navy for stronger contrast and terracotta when the design needs warmer energy.
Is #b5bd68 readable on white or black?
#b5bd68 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.44:1 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.