#B9E276 Hex Color

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Light and vivid, #b9e276 is a fresh green with clear yellow undertones and an energetic, sparkling feel. This hex color suggests growth and harmony, fitting nature brands, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and energy drink packaging. Use it as an accent with charcoal or deep navy; the hex code #b9e276 provides about 14.2:1 contrast with black text.

Questions about #b9e276

What is #b9e276 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9e276 is rgb(185, 226, 118), in HSL hsl(83, 65%, 67%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 48%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #b9e276?
Pair #b9e276 with charcoal or navy for grounded contrast, while muted olive or burgundy accents create a richer, more expressive palette without competing with its bright yellow-green energy.
Is #b9e276 readable on white or black?
#b9e276 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.20:1 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.