#B5E6B4 Hex Color
An airy and clean pale mint
This pale, mint-adjacent green has a high-key lightness that feels airy and clean. Because of its desaturated quality, #b5e6b4 works best as a supporting background rather than a main brand color, as it can wash out against white interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or slate grays for necessary contrast. The hex code for this soft, natural shade is #b5e6b4.
Questions about #b5e6b4
What is #b5e6b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5e6b4 is rgb(181, 230, 180), in HSL hsl(119, 50%, 80%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 22%, 10%.
Does #b5e6b4 read as a cool or warm color?
#b5e6b4 sits on the cool side of the spectrum due to its mint-like undertones. The inclusion of blue in its makeup keeps it feeling refreshing and clean, preventing it from leaning into the earthy, yellow-toned warmth often found in spring greens.
What colors pair well with #b5e6b4 for UI design?
#b5e6b4 works best when grounded by high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. Because this shade is desaturated and airy, using a dark text color is essential to ensure the design remains accessible and readable on light backgrounds.
Is #b5e6b4 readable on white or black?
#b5e6b4 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.94:1 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.