#B5FCA9 Hex Color
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Bright and lightly yellowed, #b5fca9 is a luminous green with a highly saturated, pastel finish. Its fresh appearance supports sustainability, organic, pharmacy, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep forest green or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 17.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b5fca9.
Questions about #b5fca9
What is #b5fca9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5fca9 is rgb(181, 252, 169), in HSL hsl(111, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 33%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #b5fca9?
#b5fca9 pairs well with deep forest green or charcoal, which ground its bright pastel intensity and provide stronger contrast than white. Use darker companions for text, borders, or key interface elements.
Is #b5fca9 easy to read with dark text?
Yes, #b5fca9 provides strong contrast with black text, at roughly a 17.5:1 ratio, while white text has much less separation. It works well for light backgrounds with dark type, but verify contrast for chosen font sizes.
Is #b5fca9 readable on white or black?
#b5fca9 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.46:1 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.