#B6C16E Hex Color
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#b6c16e is an unsaturated, mellow yellow with distinct green undertones. This pastel tone feels gentle and fresh, making it a reliable choice for spring-themed branding or baby product packaging. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it functions well as a readable background. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or navy to avoid a washed-out appearance in your interface.
Questions about #b6c16e
What is #b6c16e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6c16e is rgb(182, 193, 110), in HSL hsl(68, 40%, 59%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 43%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #b6c16e?
Is #b6c16e considered a warm or cool color?
This shade sits in a balanced middle ground, functioning as a warm yellow with cool green undertones. The overall effect is muted and organic, which makes it feel like a neutral pastel rather than a primary, high-energy hue.
Is #b6c16e readable on white or black?
#b6c16e has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.