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#B3E6C9 color code is #B3E6C9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b3e6c9.

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#B3E6C9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B3E6C9 is 0.7039. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.39:1 against white and 15.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B3E6C9 on white1.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B3E6C9 on black15.08:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B3E6C91.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B3E6C915.08:1AAA

#B3E6C9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B3E6C9?+
The hex code for #B3E6C9 is #B3E6C9. In RGB it's rgb(179, 230, 201), and in HSL it's hsl(146, 50%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #B3E6C9?+
#B3E6C9 in RGB is (179, 230, 201). Written in CSS: rgb(179, 230, 201).
What is the CMYK value of #B3E6C9?+
#B3E6C9 converts to CMYK(22%, 0%, 13%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B3E6C9.
Is #b3e6c9 a warm or cool color?+
#B3E6C9 (#B3E6C9) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 146° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b3e6c9 belong to?+
#B3E6C9 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 146°, 50%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #b3e6c9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B3E6C9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.39:1 — 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 #b3e6c9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B3E6C9 (#B3E6C9) is 3218 C Light Eucalyptus, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B3E6C9 in design

Practical guidance for using #b3e6c9 (#B3E6C9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B3E6C9 (#B3E6C9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B3E6C9 (#B3E6C9) 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

#B3E6C9 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

#B3E6C9 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.