#B8C6B2 Hex Color
A faded lime with airy softness
The hex code #b8c6b2 produces a pale, muted lime with gray-green undertones and a softly bleached finish. Its light, low-saturation character suggests delicacy, cleanliness, and natural growth. Use it as a spacious UI background or supporting tone in minimal layouts, pairing it with charcoal for readable text. Black text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast, supporting WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #b8c6b2
What is #b8c6b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8c6b2 is rgb(184, 198, 178), in HSL hsl(102, 15%, 74%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 10%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #b8c6b2?
#b8c6b2 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta because its gray-green base softens contrast, while warmer accents add definition without overpowering the pale surface in editorial layouts, packaging, and nature-led interfaces.
Is #b8c6b2 readable on white or black?
#b8c6b2 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.75:1 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.