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#B9CD98 color code is #B9CD98. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b9cd98.

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#B9CD98 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B9CD98 is 0.5624. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.71:1 against white and 12.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B9CD98 on white1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B9CD98 on black12.25:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B9CD981.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B9CD9812.25:1AAA

#B9CD98 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B9CD98?+
The hex code for #B9CD98 is #B9CD98. In RGB it's rgb(185, 205, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(83, 35%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #B9CD98?+
#B9CD98 in RGB is (185, 205, 152). Written in CSS: rgb(185, 205, 152).
What is the CMYK value of #B9CD98?+
#B9CD98 converts to CMYK(10%, 0%, 26%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B9CD98.
Is #b9cd98 a warm or cool color?+
#B9CD98 (#B9CD98) 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 #b9cd98 belong to?+
#B9CD98 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 83°, 35%, 70% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #b9cd98 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B9CD98 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.71:1 — 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 #b9cd98?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B9CD98 (#B9CD98) is 577 C Pantone 577 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B9CD98 in design

Practical guidance for using #b9cd98 (#B9CD98) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B9CD98 (#B9CD98) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B9CD98 (#B9CD98) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. 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

#B9CD98 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

#B9CD98 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.

Brands that use #B9CD98

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b9cd98 (#B9CD98). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige