Acid Green (#b0bf1a) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

Acid Green (#b0bf1a) Color Information

Acid Green (#b0bf1a) RGB value is (176, 191, 26). The hex color red value is 176, green is 191, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 65°, saturation of 76%, and lightness of 43%, while the CMYK process values are 8%, 0%, 86%, and 25%.

Colors that pair well with Acid Green (#b0bf1a) include Ochre (#CC7722), Bright Fern (#4CBB17), and Tech Blue (#1560BD), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Pacific Blue (#1CA9C9), Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB), and Persian Blue (#1C39BB) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Acid Green color swatch with hex value #B0BF1A and RGB value (176,191,26)

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Acid Green (#b0bf1a) Color Meaning

Acid Green (#B0BF1A) sits within bright yellow-green tones with a sharp, almost neon quality. It mirrors fresh sprouts, citrus leaves, and certain mossy lichen. The shade feels energetic, bold, and unconventional. Acid Green (#B0BF1A) conveys alertness and natural vibrancy. Symbolically, Acid Green (#B0BF1A) represents innovation, vitality, and bold creativity. It signals rapid growth, freshness, and youthful energy. In color psychology, bright yellow-greens stimulate curiosity, alertness, and dynamic thinking. Acid Green (#B0BF1A) feels electrifying and lively. In modern design, acid greens appear in branding, sports, and contemporary art to convey energy, novelty, and forward-thinking. Acid Green (#B0BF1A) evokes nature’s vibrancy and unexpected intensity. In interiors, it adds daring accent points and visual excitement. The color feels fresh, edgy, and energetic.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Acid Green (#b0bf1a) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#b0bf1a

RGB

rgb(176, 191, 26)

HSL

hsl(65°, 76%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(8%, 0%, 86%, 25%)

HSV

hsv(65°, 86%, 75%)

XYZ

36.7218 46.5663 8.0300

Yxy

46.5663 0.4021 0.5099

Hunter Lab

68.2395 -4.7824 8.5832

CIE-Lab

73.9115 -23.3844 71.1481

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Acid Green (#b0bf1a) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red176 / 255 (69%)

69%

Green191 / 255 (75%)

75%

Blue26 / 255 (10%)

10%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan8 / 100 (8%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow86 / 100 (86%)

86%

Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Color Variations

A full range of Acid Green (#b0bf1a) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Acid Green (#b0bf1a) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

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 Complementary

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

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Acid Green (#b0bf1a) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

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Background:#b0bf1a

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Acid Green (#b0bf1a) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.