Melissa Color – #b5d96b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Melissa color hex code is #b5d96b, and it is composed of 71% red, 85% green and 42% blue.
Melissa is a light, muted, and cool color at 51% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.6:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Melissa color (#b5d96b) against dark backgrounds.

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Melissa Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Melissa, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b5d96b |
| RGB | rgb(181,217,107) |
| HSL | hsl(80,59.1%,63.5%) |
| CMYK | 17, 0, 51, 15 |
| HSV | 80, 51, 85 |
| RGB % | 71, 85, 42 |
| XYZ | 46.5, 60.5, 23.1 |
| LAB | 82.1, -28.9, 49.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 51% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.1 (passes WCAG AA) |










