What color is #B2DF8D?

#B2DF8D is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(178, 223, 141), and in HSL hsl(93, 56%, 71%).

Is #B2DF8D accessible as text?

On white, #B2DF8D has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2DF8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2DF8D?

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

What colors go well with #B2DF8D?

#B2DF8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B98CDE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2DF8D below.

Is #B2DF8D good for buttons?

#B2DF8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2DF8D — white text only reaches 1.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2DF8D the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #B2DF8D is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2DF8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2DF8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2DF8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2DF8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B2DF8D Secondary #4E6B3A Accent #AF6B00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #B2DF8D Accent #A9C4B9 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #B2DF8D 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B2DF8D Secondary #AF6B00 Accent #6A7B4B 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B2DF8D Secondary #F0FFE4 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 #B2DF8D 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 55/100

Neutral

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

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 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 16/100

Very 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 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B2DF8D

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People also use #B2DF8D with

Pale Goldenrod Light Green Wisteria Platinum Army 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 12.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F6EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #95DE8C — 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 #B2DF8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B2DF8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 223 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.2% 0.118 131.9);
  --color-50: #F7FCF3;
  --color-100: #E9F7DF;
  --color-200: #D4EDBF;
  --color-300: #B4DC93;
  --color-400: #94C76B;
  --color-500: #75AC49;
  --color-600: #5D843E;
  --color-700: #455E31;
  --color-800: #2F3E23;
  --color-900: #1E2617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F7FCF3',
    100: '#E9F7DF',
    200: '#D4EDBF',
    300: '#B4DC93',
    400: '#94C76B',
    500: '#75AC49',
    600: '#5D843E',
    700: '#455E31',
    800: '#2F3E23',
    900: '#1E2617',
  },
}

$base: #B2DF8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FCF3;
$base-100: #E9F7DF;
$base-200: #D4EDBF;
$base-300: #B4DC93;
$base-400: #94C76B;
$base-500: #75AC49;
$base-600: #5D843E;
$base-700: #455E31;
$base-800: #2F3E23;
$base-900: #1E2617;
$base-hover: #8BCF53;
$base-subtle: #E8F2DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2DF8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E9F7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D4EDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B4DC93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#94C76B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#75AC49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5D843E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#455E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2F3E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E2617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}