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#B3DAA9 color code is #B3DAA9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b3daa9.

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#B3DAA9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B3DAA9 is 0.6259. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.55:1 against white and 13.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B3DAA9 on white1.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B3DAA9 on black13.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B3DAA91.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B3DAA913.52:1AAA

#B3DAA9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B3DAA9?+
The hex code for #B3DAA9 is #B3DAA9. In RGB it's rgb(179, 218, 169), and in HSL it's hsl(108, 40%, 76%).
What is the RGB value of #B3DAA9?+
#B3DAA9 in RGB is (179, 218, 169). Written in CSS: rgb(179, 218, 169).
What is the CMYK value of #B3DAA9?+
#B3DAA9 converts to CMYK(18%, 0%, 22%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B3DAA9.
Is #b3daa9 a warm or cool color?+
#B3DAA9 (#B3DAA9) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b3daa9 belong to?+
#B3DAA9 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 108°, 40%, 76% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #b3daa9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B3DAA9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.55:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b3daa9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B3DAA9 (#B3DAA9) is 13-0117 Mint, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B3DAA9 in design

Practical guidance for using #b3daa9 (#B3DAA9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B3DAA9 (#B3DAA9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B3DAA9 (#B3DAA9) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B3DAA9 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#B3DAA9 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.