#B5C483 Hex Color
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Neither bright yellow nor true green, this soft sage sits in between with a warm, mellow cast. The hex code #b5c483 has low saturation, which keeps it calm instead of zesty. Black text reads clearly on it at about 11.2:1, so it holds up as a full background for body copy. Pair it with plum or terracotta for more character than plain white allows.
Questions about #b5c483
What is #b5c483 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5c483 is rgb(181, 196, 131), in HSL hsl(74, 36%, 64%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 33%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #b5c483?
Deep plum and terracotta give this soft sage a rich, warm contrast, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Skip crisp white borders, which wash out its gentle yellow undertone.
Is #b5c483 readable on white or black?
#b5c483 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.18:1 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.