#B5C177 Hex Color
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This pastel olive-yellow carries a soft, unsaturated feel that reads as fresh rather than vivid. Because it is light, the hex code #b5c177 provides excellent contrast for black typography, making it a functional choice for text-heavy layouts. Use it as a dominant base for organic branding. It pairs well with deep charcoal or muted navy to prevent the color from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #b5c177
What is #b5c177 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5c177 is rgb(181, 193, 119), in HSL hsl(70, 37%, 61%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 38%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #b5c177 for a balanced design?
Is #b5c177 readable on white or black?
#b5c177 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.85:1 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.