What color is #B2ECB3?

#B2ECB3 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(178, 236, 179), and in HSL hsl(121, 60%, 81%).

Is #B2ECB3 accessible as text?

On white, #B2ECB3 has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2ECB3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2ECB3?

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

What colors go well with #B2ECB3?

#B2ECB3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #ECB1EB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2ECB3 below.

Is #B2ECB3 good for buttons?

#B2ECB3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2ECB3 — white text only reaches 1.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2ECB3 the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #B2ECB3 is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2ECB3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2ECB3

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2ECB3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2ECB3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B2ECB3 Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

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 #B2ECB3 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

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 #B2ECB3 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F 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 #B2ECB3 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD 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 #B2ECB3 Secondary #EDFFEC 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 #B2ECB3 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 47/100

Neutral

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

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 11/100

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 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 60/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B2ECB3 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 13.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F9F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B1ECC6 — 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 #B2ECB3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B2ECB3;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 236 179;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.9% 0.097 145.1);
  --color-50: #F2FCF2;
  --color-100: #DEF8DE;
  --color-200: #BEEFBF;
  --color-300: #91DE92;
  --color-400: #67CB69;
  --color-500: #46AF47;
  --color-600: #3C863D;
  --color-700: #2F6030;
  --color-800: #223F23;
  --color-900: #162717;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F2FCF2',
    100: '#DEF8DE',
    200: '#BEEFBF',
    300: '#91DE92',
    400: '#67CB69',
    500: '#46AF47',
    600: '#3C863D',
    700: '#2F6030',
    800: '#223F23',
    900: '#162717',
  },
}

$base: #B2ECB3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F2FCF2;
$base-100: #DEF8DE;
$base-200: #BEEFBF;
$base-300: #91DE92;
$base-400: #67CB69;
$base-500: #46AF47;
$base-600: #3C863D;
$base-700: #2F6030;
$base-800: #223F23;
$base-900: #162717;
$base-hover: #6FDB71;
$base-subtle: #EAF7EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2ECB3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2FCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DEF8DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BEEFBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#91DE92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#67CB69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#46AF47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#3C863D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#2F6030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#223F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#162717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B2ECB3

Color Lab

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