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#B4CF2A color code is #B4CF2A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b4cf2a.

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#B4CF2A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B4CF2A is 0.5450. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.76:1 against white and 11.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B4CF2A on white1.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B4CF2A on black11.90:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B4CF2A1.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B4CF2A11.90:1AAA

#B4CF2A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B4CF2A?+
The hex code for #B4CF2A is #B4CF2A. In RGB it's rgb(180, 207, 42), and in HSL it's hsl(70, 66%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #B4CF2A?+
#B4CF2A in RGB is (180, 207, 42). Written in CSS: rgb(180, 207, 42).
What is the CMYK value of #B4CF2A?+
#B4CF2A converts to CMYK(13%, 0%, 80%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B4CF2A.
Is #b4cf2a a warm or cool color?+
#B4CF2A (#B4CF2A) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 70° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b4cf2a belong to?+
#B4CF2A belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 70°, 66%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #b4cf2a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B4CF2A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.76:1 — 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 #b4cf2a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B4CF2A (#B4CF2A) is 584 C Pantone 584 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B4CF2A in design

Practical guidance for using #b4cf2a (#B4CF2A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B4CF2A (#B4CF2A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B4CF2A (#B4CF2A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-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

#B4CF2A 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

#B4CF2A 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.