#B9EF99 Hex Color
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Reach for #b9ef99 when a spring theme, baby product, or nature layout needs green without harshness. It reads as a pastel lime: high lightness, soft saturation, a warm freshness that can wash out next to white. Use it as a background or supporting tone and pair it with charcoal for contrast. Its hex code is #b9ef99, and black text stays readable on it.
Questions about #b9ef99
What is #b9ef99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9ef99 is rgb(185, 239, 153), in HSL hsl(98, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 36%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #b9ef99?
Is #b9ef99 readable on white or black?
#b9ef99 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.86:1 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.