#B9F000 Hex Color
Intense electric lime with high energy
This electric neon lime commands attention with its intense, high-saturation brightness. Use #b9f000 sparingly as a 10% accent to draw eyes to UI elements, as it overwhelms the viewer in large doses. Because black text maintains a high 15.5:1 contrast ratio against it, this hex code serves as a practical choice for readable calls-to-action. Avoid pairing it with other neon shades to maintain visual clarity.
Questions about #b9f000
What is #b9f000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9f000 is rgb(185, 240, 0), in HSL hsl(74, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 100%, 6%.
How can I use #b9f000 effectively in UI design?
Apply #b9f000 as a focused 10% accent color to highlight specific call-to-action buttons or interactive UI elements. Because it possesses such extreme intensity, using it sparingly prevents the color from overwhelming your user interface or causing visual fatigue.
Is #b9f000 readable on white or black?
#b9f000 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.52:1 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.