#B5CE77 Hex Color
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Not a sharp citrus lime. #b5ce77 is a pastel lime with yellow undertones and a milky, glowing finish. Its high lightness reads gentle and fresh, which suits spring themes, baby products, and soft UI backgrounds. The hex code pairs nicely with plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text on #b5ce77 reaches about 12.1:1, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #b5ce77
What is #b5ce77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5ce77 is rgb(181, 206, 119), in HSL hsl(77, 47%, 64%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 42%, 19%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b5ce77?
Plum, charcoal, and deep navy all flatter #b5ce77 because their darkness offsets its pale, milky lightness. Warm browns and cream can wash it out, so keep those pairings minimal.
Is #b5ce77 readable on white or black?
#b5ce77 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.05:1 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.