#B8E144 Hex Color
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#b8e144 is a bright lime with strong yellow undertones. Its high lightness and vivid saturation give it a glowing, electric feel, which suits sports branding, energy drinks, and gaming accents. Use it as an accent rather than a full background, since large areas can overwhelm the eye. It pairs well with charcoal or deep plum, and black text stays readable on it at roughly 13.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b8e144
What is #b8e144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8e144 is rgb(184, 225, 68), in HSL hsl(76, 72%, 57%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 70%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #b8e144?
Charcoal and deep plum ground its brightness best, creating a bold but balanced palette. Navy works too, while softer neutrals like beige tend to make it look harsher by comparison.
Is #b8e144 readable on white or black?
#b8e144 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.89:1 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.