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#B9D408 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B9D408 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B9D408 Color Information

#B9D408 RGB value is (185, 212, 8). The hex color red value is 185, green is 212, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 68°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 96 percent, 17percent.

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#B9D408 Color Meaning

Color #B9D408 embodies energy, renewal, and freshness. #B9D408 bright yellow-green hue evokes natural growth, vitality, and rejuvenation. Psychologically, color #B9D408 promotes alertness, optimism, and emotional refreshment. Culturally, color #B9D408 is linked with health, renewal, and innovation in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism associates #B9D408 with growth, balance, and harmonious energy. Fengshui recommends #B9D408 for areas promoting vitality, creativity, or natural inspiration. Spiritually, color #B9D408 aligns with the Heart chakra, encouraging compassion, healing, and rejuvenation. Its bright green-yellow character makes #B9D408 ideal for design, interiors, and art that aim to feel lively, fresh, and inspiring.

Color Conversion

Convert #B9D408 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#B9D408
RGB
rgb(185, 212, 8)
HSL
hsl(68°, 93%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 96%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(68°, 96%, 83%)
XYZ
43.5949 57.4188 9.0150
Yxy
57.4188 0.3962 0.5219
Hunter Lab
75.7752 -7.7352 11.9503
CIE-Lab
80.4146 -29.9812 79.0625

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red185 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green212 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#B9D408 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#B9D408 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #B9D408 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B9D408 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B9D408;

Text Color

color: #B9D408;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B9D408;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B9D40840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B9D408;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B9D408 0%, #6e7f05 100%);

#B9D408 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B9D408 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.