What color is #B2C047?

#B2C047 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(178, 192, 71), and in HSL hsl(67, 49%, 52%).

Is #B2C047 accessible as text?

On white, #B2C047 has a contrast ratio of 2.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2C047, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2C047?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #B2C047?

#B2C047 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5749C1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2C047 below.

Is #B2C047 good for buttons?

#B2C047 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2C047 — white text only reaches 2.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2C047 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #B2C047 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2C047 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2C047

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2C047 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2C047 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B2C047 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Peridot as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B2C047 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #B2C047 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

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

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B2C047 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B2C047 Secondary #E1E7C1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B2C047 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 68/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 81/100

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 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B2C047

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People also use #B2C047 with

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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 9.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #8BC149 — 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 #B2C047 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B2C047;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 192 71;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.4% 0.145 115.5);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F3F5E0;
  --color-200: #E5EAC2;
  --color-300: #D0D798;
  --color-400: #B8C270;
  --color-500: #9BA64F;
  --color-600: #787F42;
  --color-700: #575B34;
  --color-800: #393C25;
  --color-900: #242518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F3F5E0',
    200: '#E5EAC2',
    300: '#D0D798',
    400: '#B8C270',
    500: '#9BA64F',
    600: '#787F42',
    700: '#575B34',
    800: '#393C25',
    900: '#242518',
  },
}

$base: #B2C047;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F3F5E0;
$base-200: #E5EAC2;
$base-300: #D0D798;
$base-400: #B8C270;
$base-500: #9BA64F;
$base-600: #787F42;
$base-700: #575B34;
$base-800: #393C25;
$base-900: #242518;
$base-hover: #929E36;
$base-subtle: #E5E8CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2C047",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5EAC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0D798",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8C270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9BA64F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#787F42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B2C047

Color Lab

Pairs with #B2C047

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