#B9DD16 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel and not a true green, #b9dd16 is a neon lime built for energy. Its high saturation and lightness give it a glowing, almost electric feel, which suits sports branding, gaming, and energy drinks. Best used as an accent within a 60/30/10 palette, since it overwhelms as a full background. Black text on this hex code reaches about 13.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #b9dd16
What is #b9dd16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9dd16 is rgb(185, 221, 22), in HSL hsl(71, 82%, 48%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 90%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #b9dd16?
Deep navy and charcoal make the neon glow of #b9dd16 stand out, while muted olive or warm gray tones calm it down for softer layouts. Avoid bright reds and oranges, which compete for attention.
Is #b9dd16 readable on white or black?
#b9dd16 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.41:1 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.