Color #B4D170 Color / Colour Code #B4D170
This page shows the hex color code for color #b4d170 (#B4D170). The colour is a green tone with 51% saturation and 63% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B4D170 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B4D170 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 48, 78, and 108 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 78, 198, and 318 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B4D170
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 78 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 78 to 123 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 78 with its complement at 258 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 #B4D170
Lightness variations at hue 78 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B4D170
Design Use Cases for #B4D170
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #B4D170 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 63% lightness, #B4D170 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
#B4D170 falls in the green range (hue 78). 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 #B4D170 (hue 78) to its complement at hue 258. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 108. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b4d170, #8d71d1);
CSS Code for #B4D170
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About Color #B4D170 (#B4D170)
#B4D170 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 180 red, 209 green, and 112 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 78 degrees with 51% saturation and 63% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B4D170 is 189/255 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, 46% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B4D170 against white is 1.71:1 and against black is 12.29:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.29:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8D71D1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B4D170. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D1BE71 and #84D171, 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 #B4D170?
- #B4D170 is Color #B4D170, a green color (colour) with RGB(180, 209, 112), HSL(78, 51%, 63%), and CMYK(14%, 0%, 46%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #B4D170 accessible for text?
- Against white, #B4D170 has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.29:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B4D170?
- The complementary colour is #8D71D1 (hue 258). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D1BE71 and #84D171. The triadic palette adds #71B4D1 and #D171B4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B4D170 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b4d170; or rgb(180, 209, 112); or hsl(78, 51%, 63%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 78 51% 63%; 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.