#B5EF95 Hex Color
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#b5ef95 is a light, high-saturation lime with a yellow-green undertone and a fresh, glowing finish. Its sparkling energy suggests growth and harmony, making it useful for nature brands, sports graphics, and game interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or bright accent, since its lightness can look washed out beside white. Black text has strong contrast here, so it supports readable body copy. The hex code is #b5ef95.
Questions about #b5ef95
What is #b5ef95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5ef95 is rgb(181, 239, 149), in HSL hsl(99, 74%, 76%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 38%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #b5ef95?
#b5ef95 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm terracotta, which give its light yellow-green base enough weight and contrast. Use charcoal for text, navy for a stronger sports or gaming palette, and terracotta for a more natural, earthy counterpoint.
Does #b5ef95 read warm or cool?
#b5ef95 reads slightly warm because its pale green leans strongly toward yellow rather than blue. Its high lightness keeps the effect airy and friendly, while its clear saturation adds energy instead of the subdued feel associated with dusty or gray greens.
Is #b5ef95 readable on white or black?
#b5ef95 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.74:1 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.