#B8FF00 Hex Color
Vivid neon lime that demands attention
High-energy and luminous, #b8ff00 commands attention as a vivid, neon lime. Because it is extremely saturated, use it sparingly as a small accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or matte black, which provides the high contrast needed for legibility. The hex code for this electric shade is #b8ff00.
Questions about #b8ff00
What is #b8ff00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8ff00 is rgb(184, 255, 0), in HSL hsl(77, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 100%, 0%.
How do I use #b8ff00 in UI design without causing eye strain?
Use #b8ff00 sparingly as a highlight color rather than a primary background to maintain readability. It works effectively when paired with charcoal or deep matte black, ensuring enough contrast to keep the interface clean and accessible.
Does #b8ff00 work well for text-heavy layouts?
It is generally unsuitable for body text because its extreme brightness compromises legibility on most backgrounds. Reserve this vibrant lime for interactive elements like buttons, toggle states, or small icons where you need to draw the user's eye quickly.
Is #b8ff00 readable on white or black?
#b8ff00 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.34:1 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.