#BBF276 Hex Color
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Reach for lime when a design needs a jolt of energy, think sports branding, energy drinks, or gaming interfaces. With its high lightness and vivid yellow-green cast, the hex code #bbf276 reads fresh and glowing, but it overwhelms as a full background, so treat it as a bold accent rather than a base. Black text on top passes contrast standards easily.
Questions about #bbf276
What is #bbf276 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbf276 is rgb(187, 242, 118), in HSL hsl(87, 83%, 71%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 51%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #bbf276?
Pair #bbf276 with charcoal to tame its brightness, or with warm coral for an energetic contrast. Muted olive tones also help it feel grounded.
Is #bbf276 readable on white or black?
#bbf276 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.07:1 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.