#BBE59D Hex Color
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#bbe59d is a pale, unsaturated lime with a fresh, airy quality. It functions well as a background for minimalist interfaces, and black text offers excellent contrast against its light surface. The hex code #bbe59d feels delicate and youthful, making it a reliable choice for spring-themed branding. Pair this shade with dark charcoal to ground the softness in your final design.
Questions about #bbe59d
What is #bbe59d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbe59d is rgb(187, 229, 157), in HSL hsl(95, 58%, 76%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 31%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #bbe59d?
Because #bbe59d is so light and delicate, it benefits from grounding elements to keep a design legible. Pair this lime shade with charcoal or deep espresso to provide necessary contrast, or use soft creams to maintain a minimalist, airy palette.
Is #bbe59d readable on white or black?
#bbe59d has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.80:1 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.