What color is #B1DEAD?

#B1DEAD is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(177, 222, 173), and in HSL hsl(115, 43%, 77%).

Is #B1DEAD accessible as text?

On white, #B1DEAD has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #B1DEAD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B1DEAD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-200 (#A4F4CF).

What colors go well with #B1DEAD?

#B1DEAD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #D9ABDE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B1DEAD below.

Is #B1DEAD good for buttons?

#B1DEAD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B1DEAD — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B1DEAD the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #B1DEAD is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#B1DEAD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B1DEAD

Not just a swatch — here's how #B1DEAD works with other colors. Named schemes with #B1DEAD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #B1DEAD Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Celadon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B1DEAD Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AD6B00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F21

Celadon leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B1DEAD Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Celadon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #B1DEAD Surface #DDD0A8 Secondary #AB7E4E Accent #8C9B73 Anchor #3C2D1E

Celadon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B1DEAD Secondary #F0FFEE Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Celadon is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Celadon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B1DEAD actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 49/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 73/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 14/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 61/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B1DEAD

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #B1DEAD with

Pearl Celadon Wisteria Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 12.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F7F0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ABDEB8 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #B1DEAD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B1DEAD;
  --color-base-rgb: 177 222 173;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.6% 0.082 142.7);
  --color-50: #F4FBF4;
  --color-100: #E3F4E1;
  --color-200: #C8E8C5;
  --color-300: #A0D39C;
  --color-400: #7BBD75;
  --color-500: #5BA055;
  --color-600: #4B7C46;
  --color-700: #395936;
  --color-800: #283B26;
  --color-900: #1A2419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F4FBF4',
    100: '#E3F4E1',
    200: '#C8E8C5',
    300: '#A0D39C',
    400: '#7BBD75',
    500: '#5BA055',
    600: '#4B7C46',
    700: '#395936',
    800: '#283B26',
    900: '#1A2419',
  },
}

$base: #B1DEAD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF4;
$base-100: #E3F4E1;
$base-200: #C8E8C5;
$base-300: #A0D39C;
$base-400: #7BBD75;
$base-500: #5BA055;
$base-600: #4B7C46;
$base-700: #395936;
$base-800: #283B26;
$base-900: #1A2419;
$base-hover: #7AC773;
$base-subtle: #E9F3E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B1DEAD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E3F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C8E8C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A0D39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7BBD75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5BA055",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4B7C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#395936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#283B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1A2419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}