#B5EA8C Hex Color
Energetic neon yellow-green with sharp vitality
#b5ea8c is a high-key, neon-adjacent yellow-green that commands immediate attention. Because it is so light and saturated, this shade functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black to ground its intensity. Black text offers excellent readability against this hex code at 15.1:1 contrast, making it effective for clean, modern UI elements.
Questions about #b5ea8c
What is #b5ea8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5ea8c is rgb(181, 234, 140), in HSL hsl(94, 69%, 73%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 40%, 8%.
How do I use #b5ea8c in interface design?
Use #b5ea8c primarily as a high-impact accent for buttons, alerts, or interactive UI elements rather than background space. Because it commands immediate attention, keeping it in small doses against dark, neutral backgrounds prevents eye strain while maintaining a modern, energetic aesthetic.
What neutral colors pair best with #b5ea8c?
Because #b5ea8c is so highly saturated, it pairs best with deep, grounding neutrals like charcoal or matte black to balance its intensity. These dark tones create a sharp, high-contrast environment that allows the green to pop without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #b5ea8c readable on white or black?
#b5ea8c has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.11:1 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.