#B9E076 Hex Color
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#b9e076 is a high-energy yellow-green that commands attention. Because it is so bright, it functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or dark navies to create a modern, high-contrast look. Since black text provides excellent readability over this shade, it works for UI buttons or alert graphics where visibility is paramount.
Questions about #b9e076
What is #b9e076 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9e076 is rgb(185, 224, 118), in HSL hsl(82, 63%, 67%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 47%, 12%.
Which colors pair best with #b9e076?
Is #b9e076 readable on white or black?
#b9e076 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.98:1 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.