#B8F096 Hex Color
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A luminous yellow-green, #b8f096 radiates high energy. This hex code works well for branding in gaming or active sectors, but its intensity makes it better as a 10% accent than a full background. It pairs well with dark charcoal and maintains excellent legibility, as black text provides a 15.9:1 contrast ratio against it.
Questions about #b8f096
What is #b8f096 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8f096 is rgb(184, 240, 150), in HSL hsl(97, 75%, 76%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 37%, 6%.
How should I use #b8f096 in UI design?
#b8f096 works best as a punchy 10% accent to highlight call-to-action buttons or small interface elements. Because of its extreme intensity, it is rarely suitable as a background color, as it can overwhelm the user's focus.
What colors pair well with #b8f096?
This yellow-green creates a striking, modern contrast when paired with dark charcoal or near-black tones. The deep neutrals help ground the high-energy nature of the hue while ensuring text remains perfectly legible for accessibility standards.
Is #b8f096 readable on white or black?
#b8f096 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.94:1 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.