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#B9F49F color code is #B9F49F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b9f49f.

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#B9F49F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B9F49F is 0.7752. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.27:1 against white and 16.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B9F49F on white1.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B9F49F on black16.50:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B9F49F1.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B9F49F16.50:1AAA

#B9F49F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B9F49F?+
The hex code for #B9F49F is #B9F49F. In RGB it's rgb(185, 244, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(102, 79%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #B9F49F?+
#B9F49F in RGB is (185, 244, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(185, 244, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #B9F49F?+
#B9F49F converts to CMYK(24%, 0%, 35%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B9F49F.
Is #b9f49f a warm or cool color?+
#B9F49F (#B9F49F) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 102° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b9f49f belong to?+
#B9F49F belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 102°, 79%, 79% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #b9f49f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B9F49F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.27:1 — 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 #b9f49f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B9F49F (#B9F49F) is 373 C Pantone 373 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B9F49F in design

Practical guidance for using #b9f49f (#B9F49F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B9F49F (#B9F49F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B9F49F (#B9F49F) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural 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

#B9F49F 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

#B9F49F is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.