Color #B2CC7B Color / Colour Code #B2CC7B
This page shows the hex color code for color #b2cc7b (#B2CC7B). The colour is a green tone with 44% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B2CC7B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B2CC7B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 49, 79, and 109 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 79, 199, and 319 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B2CC7B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 79 and saturation at 44%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 79 to 124 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 79 with its complement at 259 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 #B2CC7B
Lightness variations at hue 79 and 44% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B2CC7B
Design Use Cases for #B2CC7B
Balanced UI Color
At 44% saturation, #B2CC7B 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 64% lightness, #B2CC7B 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#B2CC7B falls in the green range (hue 79). 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 #B2CC7B (hue 79) to its complement at hue 259. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 109. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b2cc7b, #947bcc);
CSS Code for #B2CC7B
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About Color #B2CC7B (#B2CC7B)
#B2CC7B is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 178 red, 204 green, and 123 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 79 degrees with 44% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B2CC7B is 187/255 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 40% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B2CC7B against white is 1.78:1 and against black is 11.82:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.82:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #947BCC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B2CC7B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CCBD7B and #8ACC7B, 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 #B2CC7B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B2CC7B?
- #B2CC7B is Color #B2CC7B, a green color (colour) with RGB(178, 204, 123), HSL(79, 44%, 64%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 40%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 187/255.
- Is #B2CC7B accessible for text?
- Against white, #B2CC7B has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.82:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B2CC7B?
- The complementary colour is #947BCC (hue 259). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CCBD7B and #8ACC7B. The triadic palette adds #7BB2CC and #CC7BB2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B2CC7B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b2cc7b; or rgb(178, 204, 123); or hsl(79, 44%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 79 44% 64%; 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.