#B9DB6E Hex Color
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This high-energy lime glows with yellow undertones, making it a powerful choice for sports branding or gaming UI. It functions best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background, as it can overwhelm the eye. Use black text for optimal readability, as this color offers excellent contrast. Designers often pair it with deep charcoals rather than mixing gray tones. The hex code for this shade is #b9db6e.
Questions about #b9db6e
What is #b9db6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9db6e is rgb(185, 219, 110), in HSL hsl(79, 60%, 65%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 50%, 14%.
Does #b9db6e work well as a background color?
#b9db6e is generally too vibrant and overwhelming to serve as a large-scale background color. It functions much better as an energetic accent that draws the eye toward specific UI elements, call-to-action buttons, or graphical highlights.
What colors pair well with #b9db6e?
This lime green pairs most effectively with deep neutrals like charcoal to create high-contrast, professional visuals. Using it alongside dark tones allows the brightness of #b9db6e to pop without straining the eyes or making text unreadable.
Is #b9db6e readable on white or black?
#b9db6e has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.42:1 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.