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#B5D4C4 color code is #B5D4C4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b5d4c4.

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#B5D4C4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B5D4C4 is 0.6090. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.59:1 against white and 13.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B5D4C4 on white1.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B5D4C4 on black13.18:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B5D4C41.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B5D4C413.18:1AAA

#B5D4C4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B5D4C4?+
The hex code for #B5D4C4 is #B5D4C4. In RGB it's rgb(181, 212, 196), and in HSL it's hsl(149, 26%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #B5D4C4?+
#B5D4C4 in RGB is (181, 212, 196). Written in CSS: rgb(181, 212, 196).
What is the CMYK value of #B5D4C4?+
#B5D4C4 converts to CMYK(15%, 0%, 8%, 17%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B5D4C4.
Is #b5d4c4 a warm or cool color?+
#B5D4C4 (#B5D4C4) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 149° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b5d4c4 belong to?+
#B5D4C4 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 149°, 26%, 77% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #b5d4c4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B5D4C4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.59:1 — 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 #b5d4c4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B5D4C4 (#B5D4C4) is 3204 C Light Forest, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B5D4C4 in design

Practical guidance for using #b5d4c4 (#B5D4C4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B5D4C4 (#B5D4C4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.2:1 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, #B5D4C4 (#B5D4C4) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#B5D4C4 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

#B5D4C4 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.