#B8D775 Hex Color
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#b8d775 is a light, pastel lime shade with soft yellow undertones and a fresh, gently glowing finish. Its moderate saturation brings youth and growth without feeling loud, making it useful for spring branding, nature themes, baby products, and sports interfaces. Pair it with charcoal for readable text; the hex code #b8d775 supports strong black-text contrast.
Questions about #b8d775
What is #b8d775 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8d775 is rgb(184, 215, 117), in HSL hsl(79, 55%, 65%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 46%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #b8d775?
#b8d775 pairs well with charcoal, navy, terracotta, and warm neutrals, which ground its light lime tone without overpowering its soft yellow undertone, making these combinations suitable for balanced branding and interfaces. Use darker pairings for text and pale neutrals for spacious backgrounds.
Does #b8d775 look warm or cool?
#b8d775 reads as a warm-leaning light green because its yellow undertones soften the lime base, giving it a sunny, springlike character rather than a blue or icy appearance in most palettes.
Does #b8d775 work with black text?
#b8d775 works well with black text because its light, bright surface creates strong contrast, while white text is much less readable and should not be used without checking the final size and weight.
Is #b8d775 readable on white or black?
#b8d775 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.01:1 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.