What color is #B2D485?

#B2D485 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(178, 212, 133), and in HSL hsl(86, 48%, 68%).

Is #B2D485 accessible as text?

On white, #B2D485 has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2D485, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2D485?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is green-300 (#7BF1A8).

What colors go well with #B2D485?

#B2D485 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A886D5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2D485 below.

Is #B2D485 good for buttons?

#B2D485 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2D485 — white text only reaches 1.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2D485 the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #B2D485 is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2D485 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2D485

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2D485 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2D485 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B2D485 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Celadon 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 #B2D485 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Celadon 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 #B2D485 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8D9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Celadon 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 #B2D485 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

Celadon 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 #B2D485 Secondary #EDF9DE Support #999286 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 #B2D485 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 57/100

Neutral

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 17/100

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 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B2D485 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 11.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFF4E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #99D586 — 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 #B2D485 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B2D485;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 212 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.6% 0.110 127.6);
  --color-50: #F8FBF3;
  --color-100: #ECF5E0;
  --color-200: #D9EAC3;
  --color-300: #BCD799;
  --color-400: #9EC171;
  --color-500: #80A550;
  --color-600: #657F43;
  --color-700: #4A5B34;
  --color-800: #323C25;
  --color-900: #1F2518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F8FBF3',
    100: '#ECF5E0',
    200: '#D9EAC3',
    300: '#BCD799',
    400: '#9EC171',
    500: '#80A550',
    600: '#657F43',
    700: '#4A5B34',
    800: '#323C25',
    900: '#1F2518',
  },
}

$base: #B2D485;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FBF3;
$base-100: #ECF5E0;
$base-200: #D9EAC3;
$base-300: #BCD799;
$base-400: #9EC171;
$base-500: #80A550;
$base-600: #657F43;
$base-700: #4A5B34;
$base-800: #323C25;
$base-900: #1F2518;
$base-hover: #92C353;
$base-subtle: #E8EFDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2D485",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#ECF5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D9EAC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BCD799",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9EC171",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#80A550",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#657F43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4A5B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#323C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F2518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B2D485

Color Lab

Pairs with #B2D485

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