Color #B4D161 Color / Colour Code #B4D161
This page shows the hex color code for color #b4d161 (#B4D161). The colour is a green tone with 55% saturation and 60% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B4D161 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B4D161 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 46, 76, and 106 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 76, 196, and 316 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B4D161
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 76 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 76 to 121 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 76 with its complement at 256 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 #B4D161
Lightness variations at hue 76 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B4D161
Design Use Cases for #B4D161
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #B4D161 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 60% lightness, #B4D161 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
#B4D161 falls in the green range (hue 76). 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 #B4D161 (hue 76) to its complement at hue 256. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 106. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b4d161, #7f61d1);
CSS Code for #B4D161
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About Color #B4D161 (#B4D161)
#B4D161 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 180 red, 209 green, and 97 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 76 degrees with 55% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B4D161 is 188/255 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 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 54% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B4D161 against white is 1.72:1 and against black is 12.23:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.23:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7F61D1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B4D161. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D1B761 and #7BD161, 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 #B4D161
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B4D161?
- #B4D161 is Color #B4D161, a green color (colour) with RGB(180, 209, 97), HSL(76, 55%, 60%), and CMYK(14%, 0%, 54%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 188/255.
- Is #B4D161 accessible for text?
- Against white, #B4D161 has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.23:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B4D161?
- The complementary colour is #7F61D1 (hue 256). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D1B761 and #7BD161. The triadic palette adds #61B3D1 and #D161B3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B4D161 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b4d161; or rgb(180, 209, 97); or hsl(76, 55%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 76 55% 60%; 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.