#B8F779 Hex Color
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Not a deep forest green, #b8f779 is a bright lime with a strong yellow undertone that seems to glow. Its high lightness makes it a great accent in sports, gaming, and energy drink design, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Black text on this hex code reaches about 16.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #b8f779
What is #b8f779 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8f779 is rgb(184, 247, 121), in HSL hsl(90, 89%, 72%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 51%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #b8f779?
Charcoal and navy ground its brightness, while a deep plum gives it a punchier, playful contrast. Skip pale neutrals, they wash this lime out instead of balancing it.
Is #b8f779 readable on white or black?
#b8f779 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.61:1 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.