#BABD8E Hex Color
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Nothing like a bright lemon, #babd8e is a dusty, grayed yellow with a faint green lean. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a large background tone rather than a sharp accent. Black text reads clearly on it, and it flatters charcoal and terracotta. Use this hex code for spring themes, nurseries, or muted branding.
Questions about #babd8e
What is #babd8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #babd8e is rgb(186, 189, 142), in HSL hsl(64, 26%, 65%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 25%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #babd8e?
Terracotta, charcoal, and deep olive all sit comfortably beside #babd8e, because its very low saturation leaves room for richer neighbors without colors fighting for attention. Soft cream also works when you need a lighter companion.
Is #babd8e readable on white or black?
#babd8e has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.