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#B3F236 color code is #B3F236. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b3f236.

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#B3F236 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B3F236 is 0.7335. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.34:1 against white and 15.67:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B3F236 on white1.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B3F236 on black15.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B3F2361.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B3F23615.67:1AAA

#B3F236 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B3F236?+
The hex code for #B3F236 is #B3F236. In RGB it's rgb(179, 242, 54), and in HSL it's hsl(80, 88%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #B3F236?+
#B3F236 in RGB is (179, 242, 54). Written in CSS: rgb(179, 242, 54).
What is the CMYK value of #B3F236?+
#B3F236 converts to CMYK(26%, 0%, 78%, 5%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B3F236.
Is #b3f236 a warm or cool color?+
#B3F236 (#B3F236) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 80° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b3f236 belong to?+
#B3F236 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 80°, 88%, 58% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #b3f236 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B3F236 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.34:1 — 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 #b3f236?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B3F236 (#B3F236) is 3108 C Lime, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B3F236 in design

Practical guidance for using #b3f236 (#B3F236) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B3F236 (#B3F236) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B3F236 (#B3F236) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#B3F236 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. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#B3F236 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.