Inchworm

#B2EC5D

Crayola color

Inchworm (#B2EC5D) is a bright, vivid yellow-green from the Crayola collection, capturing the luminous, electric green of a tiny inchworm caterpillar against summer foliage. It has a fresh, playful quality that reads as immediately cheerful and nature-inspired. It is popular in children's design, spring campaigns, and bold lime-green accent applications.

Color Values

HEX

#B2EC5D

RGB

178, 236, 93

HSL

84.3, 79.0%, 64.5%

HSV

84.3, 60.6%, 92.5%

CMYK

24.6%, 0.0%, 60.6%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.8753 0.182 128.4

Properties

Color Psychology

True green represents growth, harmony, and environmental consciousness. It is the color most directly associated with nature and sustainability, activating feelings of renewal and stability. Green sits at the center of the visible spectrum, making it psychologically balanced and universally positive.

Design Usage

Medium green is essential for sustainability brands, financial growth indicators, and agricultural products. It works as a primary brand color that communicates trust without the corporate coolness of blue. Ensure sufficient contrast with white text since many mid-greens fall below WCAG AA thresholds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B2EC5D;
color: #B2EC5D;
border-color: #B2EC5D;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 300 #BEF264

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

15.05:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2EC5D?

RGB(178, 236, 93) · HSL(84.3, 79.0%, 64.5%) · CMYK(24.6%, 0.0%, 60.6%, 7.5%)

Does #B2EC5D meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.4:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B2EC5D?

Use 000000 text on a #B2EC5D background; contrast on black is 15.05:1.