#B9D376 Hex Color
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This bright, pastel lime suggests youth and organic growth. Because it is highly legible, #b9d376 works well as a background for black typography in UI design. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or muted violet for a modern look. While it leans warm, be careful with over-saturation. If you find the tone too intense, mixing gray can help tone it down for better balance.
Questions about #b9d376
What is #b9d376 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9d376 is rgb(185, 211, 118), in HSL hsl(77, 51%, 65%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 44%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #b9d376?
To balance the warmth of #b9d376, pair it with deep, moody neutrals like charcoal or soft, muted violet tones. These combinations anchor the intensity of the green while maintaining a clean, modern, and sophisticated design balance.
Is #b9d376 readable on white or black?
#b9d376 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.64:1 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.