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#B4DD5A color code is #B4DD5A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b4dd5a.

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#B4DD5A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B4DD5A is 0.6215. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.56:1 against white and 13.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B4DD5A on white1.56:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B4DD5A on black13.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B4DD5A1.56:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B4DD5A13.43:1AAA

#B4DD5A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B4DD5A?+
The hex code for #B4DD5A is #B4DD5A. In RGB it's rgb(180, 221, 90), and in HSL it's hsl(79, 66%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #B4DD5A?+
#B4DD5A in RGB is (180, 221, 90). Written in CSS: rgb(180, 221, 90).
What is the CMYK value of #B4DD5A?+
#B4DD5A converts to CMYK(19%, 0%, 59%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B4DD5A.
Is #b4dd5a a warm or cool color?+
#B4DD5A (#B4DD5A) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 79° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b4dd5a belong to?+
#B4DD5A belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 79°, 66%, 61% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #b4dd5a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B4DD5A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.56:1 — 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 #b4dd5a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B4DD5A (#B4DD5A) is 7486 C Bright Lime Light, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B4DD5A in design

Practical guidance for using #b4dd5a (#B4DD5A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B4DD5A (#B4DD5A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.4:1 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, #B4DD5A (#B4DD5A) 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

#B4DD5A 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

#B4DD5A 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.