#B6E6B0 Hex Color
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Reach for #b6e6b0 when a design needs a green that stays soft even in large blocks. This pale, tinted green has low saturation and a gentle, airy feel, so it works best as a dominant background rather than a sharp accent. The hex code #b6e6b0 reads slightly warm next to mint and pairs well with charcoal or navy. Black text on it hits about 14.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #b6e6b0
What is #b6e6b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6e6b0 is rgb(182, 230, 176), in HSL hsl(113, 52%, 80%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 23%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #b6e6b0?
Is #b6e6b0 readable on white or black?
#b6e6b0 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.93:1 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.