#B9C5B0 Hex Color
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This faded, ashy lime balances minimal design with a clean, airy feel. Because it lacks high saturation, #b9c5b0 works best as a neutral background rather than an accent. It provides an excellent base for black typography, achieving an 11.7:1 contrast ratio that ensures perfect readability. Pair it with deep slate or charcoal to ground the delicate tone. The hex code for this shade is #b9c5b0.
Questions about #b9c5b0
What is #b9c5b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9c5b0 is rgb(185, 197, 176), in HSL hsl(94, 15%, 73%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 11%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #b9c5b0?
Because #b9c5b0 acts as a neutral base, it pairs beautifully with dark, grounded tones like charcoal or deep slate. These high-contrast options prevent the delicate ashy lime from feeling washed out while maintaining a modern, minimalist design aesthetic.
Is #b9c5b0 readable on white or black?
#b9c5b0 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.67:1 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.