Juicy Lime color: hex code #B1CF5D
Juicy Lime has the hex code #B1CF5D. It is a moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.4% red, 81.2% green and 36.5% blue (177, 207, 93).
Its hue angle is 76°, with 54% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 55% yellow and 19% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.95:1).
Juicy Lime (#B1CF5D) color codes
| HEX | #B1CF5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(177, 207, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.4%, 81.2%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(76, 54%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(76, 55%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 55%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.9, -26.97, 52.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.9, 59, 117.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.42, 54.763, 18.689) | |
| Decimal | 11652957 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Juicy Lime, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B1CF5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B1CF5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B1CF5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dac452Protanopia
no red cones#d6c364Deuteranopia
no green cones#b9c6b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b1cf5d; }
.text { color: #b1cf5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b1cf5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(177 207 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b1cf5d, #78cf5d); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Yellow Green.
See #B1CF5D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B1CF5D?
- #B1CF5D is a moderate yellow-green known as Juicy Lime. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Juicy Lime?
- The RGB value is 177, 207, 93: 177 red, 207 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Juicy Lime?
- The complementary color is #7B5DCF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B1CF5D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.95:1 and white text 1.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.