#B9DD71 Hex Color
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Fresh and luminous, #b9dd71 is a light, moderately saturated lime with yellow-green undertones. Its sparkling energy suits nature branding, energy drinks, sports graphics, and gaming interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or bright accent beside charcoal or deep plum. The hex code #b9dd71 also supports clear black text, with about a 13.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b9dd71
What is #b9dd71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9dd71 is rgb(185, 221, 113), in HSL hsl(80, 61%, 65%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 49%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #b9dd71?
For a balanced palette, #b9dd71 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and warm neutrals; these darker companions ground its bright yellow-green energy and help it work as an accent rather than overwhelming a layout.
Does #b9dd71 look warm or cool?
#b9dd71 reads as a warm-leaning green because its light lime base carries clear yellow-green undertones, giving it more sunlit energy than the blue-green feel associated with mint, teal, or cool emerald shades.
Where does #b9dd71 work best?
#b9dd71 works best as a supporting accent in nature branding, energy drink graphics, sports visuals, and gaming interfaces, where its fresh brightness adds momentum without taking over the entire composition.
Is #b9dd71 readable on white or black?
#b9dd71 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.64:1 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.