Color #B2EA75 Color / Colour Code #B2EA75
This page shows the hex color code for color #b2ea75 (#B2EA75). The colour is a green tone with 74% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B2EA75 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B2EA75 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 59, 89, and 119 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 89, 209, and 329 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B2EA75
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 89 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 89 to 134 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 89 with its complement at 269 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 #B2EA75
Lightness variations at hue 89 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B2EA75
Design Use Cases for #B2EA75
Vibrant Brand Color
#B2EA75 has a strong 74% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 69% lightness, #B2EA75 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
#B2EA75 falls in the green range (hue 89). 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 #B2EA75 (hue 89) to its complement at hue 269. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 119. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b2ea75, #ae75ea);
CSS Code for #B2EA75
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About Color #B2EA75 (#B2EA75)
#B2EA75 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 178 red, 234 green, and 117 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 89 degrees with 74% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B2EA75 is 204/255 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 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B2EA75 against white is 1.41:1 and against black is 14.92:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.92:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AE75EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B2EA75. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EAE875 and #77EA75, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B2EA75?
- #B2EA75 is Color #B2EA75, a green color (colour) with RGB(178, 234, 117), HSL(89, 74%, 69%), and CMYK(24%, 0%, 50%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 204/255.
- Is #B2EA75 accessible for text?
- Against white, #B2EA75 has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.92:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B2EA75?
- The complementary colour is #AE75EA (hue 269). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EAE875 and #77EA75. The triadic palette adds #75B2EA and #EA75B2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B2EA75 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b2ea75; or rgb(178, 234, 117); or hsl(89, 74%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 89 74% 69%; 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.