#B9C98B Hex Color
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Like fresh pear flesh or new spring leaves, this pale yellow-green feels mellow and faded rather than bright. Its low saturation makes it a dependable large background for nature themes and minimal layouts, and black text reads clearly on #b9c98b at about 11.8:1 contrast. Pair it with muted plum or charcoal so its soft lime character stays visible.
Questions about #b9c98b
What is #b9c98b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9c98b is rgb(185, 201, 139), in HSL hsl(75, 36%, 67%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 31%, 21%.
Which colors pair well with #b9c98b?
Is black or white text better on #b9c98b?
Black text works best. At about 11.8:1 contrast, #b9c98b clears WCAG AA for small body text with black, while white text falls far short of the 4.5:1 requirement.
Is #b9c98b readable on white or black?
#b9c98b has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.79:1 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.