#B9EBC4 Hex Color
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This pale, airy green offers a soft and organic aesthetic. Because of its high lightness, black text remains highly readable at a 15.7:1 contrast ratio. Designers should use this tone as a supporting background or subtle accent, as it can feel washed out when applied to large, flat areas. The hex code for this light green is #b9ebc4.
Questions about #b9ebc4
What is #b9ebc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9ebc4 is rgb(185, 235, 196), in HSL hsl(133, 56%, 82%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 17%, 8%.
Does #b9ebc4 work well as a primary text color?
What colors pair harmoniously with #b9ebc4?
Because #b9ebc4 is a soft and desaturated green, it pairs beautifully with earthy neutrals or muted terracotta tones for a balanced, organic palette. You can also ground it using a deep olive to prevent the overall design from looking washed out.
Is #b9ebc4 readable on white or black?
#b9ebc4 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.74:1 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.