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#B6DA86 color code is #B6DA86. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b6da86.

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#B6DA86 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B6DA86 is 0.6181. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.57:1 against white and 13.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B6DA86 on white1.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B6DA86 on black13.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B6DA861.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B6DA8613.36:1AAA

#B6DA86 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B6DA86?+
The hex code for #B6DA86 is #B6DA86. In RGB it's rgb(182, 218, 134), and in HSL it's hsl(86, 53%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #B6DA86?+
#B6DA86 in RGB is (182, 218, 134). Written in CSS: rgb(182, 218, 134).
What is the CMYK value of #B6DA86?+
#B6DA86 converts to CMYK(17%, 0%, 39%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B6DA86.
Is #b6da86 a warm or cool color?+
#B6DA86 (#B6DA86) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 86° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b6da86 belong to?+
#B6DA86 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 86°, 53%, 69% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #b6da86 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B6DA86 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.57:1 — 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 #b6da86?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B6DA86 (#B6DA86) is 3121 C Soft Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B6DA86 in design

Practical guidance for using #b6da86 (#B6DA86) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B6DA86 (#B6DA86) 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, #B6DA86 (#B6DA86) 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

#B6DA86 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

#B6DA86 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.