#B5E48C Hex Color
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Think of new leaves just after rain. This pastel lime is light and softly glowing, with a yellow undertone that keeps it reading warm. Use #b5e48c as a fresh background for spring themes, baby products, or gaming UI, where black text holds strong at about 14.4:1 contrast. Set next to deep plum or navy, it looks brighter and cleaner. The hex code is #b5e48c.
Questions about #b5e48c
What is #b5e48c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5e48c is rgb(181, 228, 140), in HSL hsl(92, 62%, 72%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 39%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #b5e48c?
Deep plum and navy give this pastel lime the contrast it needs without clashing. Warm terracotta makes a softer, earthier pairing for spring and nature themes.
Does #b5e48c read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The yellow undertone outweighs the green base, giving it a sunny, fresh feel rather than a minty or icy one.
Is #b5e48c readable on white or black?
#b5e48c has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.44:1 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.