Color #B2CB4D Color / Colour Code #B2CB4D
This page shows the hex color code for color #b2cb4d (#B2CB4D). The colour is a yellow tone with 55% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B2CB4D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B2CB4D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 42, 72, and 102 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 72, 192, and 312 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B2CB4D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 72 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 72 to 117 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 72 with its complement at 252 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 #B2CB4D
Lightness variations at hue 72 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B2CB4D
Design Use Cases for #B2CB4D
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #B2CB4D 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 55% lightness, #B2CB4D has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Attention & Optimism
#B2CB4D is in the yellow spectrum (hue 72). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #B2CB4D (hue 72) to its complement at hue 252. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 102. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b2cb4d, #664dcb);
CSS Code for #B2CB4D
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About Color #B2CB4D (#B2CB4D)
#B2CB4D is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 178 red, 203 green, and 77 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 72 degrees with 55% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B2CB4D is 181/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 62% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B2CB4D against white is 1.82:1 and against black is 11.54:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.54:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #664DCB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B2CB4D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CBA54D and #73CB4D, 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 #B2CB4D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B2CB4D?
- #B2CB4D is Color #B2CB4D, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(178, 203, 77), HSL(72, 55%, 55%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 62%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 181/255.
- Is #B2CB4D accessible for text?
- Against white, #B2CB4D has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.54:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B2CB4D?
- The complementary colour is #664DCB (hue 252). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CBA54D and #73CB4D. The triadic palette adds #4DB2CB and #CB4DB2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B2CB4D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b2cb4d; or rgb(178, 203, 77); or hsl(72, 55%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 72 55% 55%; 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.