Color #B0D09F Color / Colour Code #B0D09F
This page shows the hex color code for color #b0d09f (#B0D09F). The colour is a green tone with 34% saturation and 72% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B0D09F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B0D09F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 69, 99, and 129 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 99, 219, and 339 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B0D09F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 99 and saturation at 34%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 99 to 144 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 99 with its complement at 279 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #B0D09F
Lightness variations at hue 99 and 34% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B0D09F
Design Use Cases for #B0D09F
Balanced UI Color
At 34% saturation, #B0D09F strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#B0D09F at 72% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#B0D09F falls in the green range (hue 99). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #B0D09F (hue 99) to its complement at hue 279. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 129. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b0d09f, #bf9fd0);
CSS Code for #B0D09F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #B0D09F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #B0D09F (#B0D09F)
#B0D09F is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 176 red, 208 green, and 159 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 99 degrees with 34% saturation and 72% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B0D09F is 193/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B0D09F against white is 1.70:1 and against black is 12.37:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.37:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BF9FD0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B0D09F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C9D09F and #9FD0A7, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #B0D09F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B0D09F?
- #B0D09F is Color #B0D09F, a green color (colour) with RGB(176, 208, 159), HSL(99, 34%, 72%), and CMYK(15%, 0%, 24%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 193/255.
- Is #B0D09F accessible for text?
- Against white, #B0D09F has a contrast ratio of 1.70:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.37:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B0D09F?
- The complementary colour is #BF9FD0 (hue 279). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C9D09F and #9FD0A7. The triadic palette adds #9FB0D0 and #D09FB0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B0D09F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b0d09f; or rgb(176, 208, 159); or hsl(99, 34%, 72%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 99 34% 72%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.