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#B5E765 color code is #B5E765. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b5e765.

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#B5E765 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B5E765 is 0.6792. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.44:1 against white and 14.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B5E765 on white1.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B5E765 on black14.58:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B5E7651.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B5E76514.58:1AAA

#B5E765 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B5E765?+
The hex code for #B5E765 is #B5E765. In RGB it's rgb(181, 231, 101), and in HSL it's hsl(83, 73%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #B5E765?+
#B5E765 in RGB is (181, 231, 101). Written in CSS: rgb(181, 231, 101).
What is the CMYK value of #B5E765?+
#B5E765 converts to CMYK(22%, 0%, 56%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B5E765.
Is #b5e765 a warm or cool color?+
#B5E765 (#B5E765) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 83° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b5e765 belong to?+
#B5E765 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 83°, 73%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #b5e765 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B5E765 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.44:1 — 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 #b5e765?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B5E765 (#B5E765) is 7486 C Bright Lime Light, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B5E765 in design

Practical guidance for using #b5e765 (#B5E765) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B5E765 (#B5E765) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.6:1 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, #B5E765 (#B5E765) 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

#B5E765 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

#B5E765 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.