#B9F298 Hex Color
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This bright, high-key chartreuse brings sharp energy to UI elements. Because it is so light and saturated, use it as a 10% accent rather than a full background. The hex code is #b9f298. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays for modern, high-contrast layouts. Black text reads clearly on this shade with a 16.2:1 contrast ratio, making it an accessible choice for fine details.
Questions about #b9f298
What is #b9f298 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9f298 is rgb(185, 242, 152), in HSL hsl(98, 78%, 77%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 37%, 5%.
What is the best way to use #b9f298 in a UI design?
Use #b9f298 sparingly as a 10% accent color for interactive elements like buttons or notification badges. Because it is highly saturated, applying it to large backgrounds can overpower your layout, so balance it with neutral tones like deep charcoal or slate.
Is #b9f298 readable on white or black?
#b9f298 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.21:1 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.