#B6C2A5 Hex Color
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This ashy, low-saturation lime features heavy gray undertones that temper its natural brightness. Because #b6c2a5 is muted, it serves best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted terracotta to prevent the palette from looking washed out.
Questions about #b6c2a5
What is #b6c2a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6c2a5 is rgb(182, 194, 165), in HSL hsl(85, 19%, 70%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 15%, 24%.
Is #b6c2a5 considered a warm or cool shade?
#b6c2a5 functions as a neutral due to its high gray content, effectively neutralizing the natural coolness of standard green. Because of this balance, it adapts well to both warm and cool color schemes without appearing out of place.
What colors work well with #b6c2a5?
Use this color alongside deep charcoal or muted terracotta to add necessary depth. These pairings prevent the soft green from looking washed out, ensuring the final visual result maintains visual impact and professional readability.
Is #b6c2a5 readable on white or black?
#b6c2a5 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.24:1 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.