#BADA8D Hex Color
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A pale, unsaturated lime with a bleached, delicate finish. Because it offers strong 13.5:1 contrast with black text, it functions as a reliable UI background. Avoid pairing this shade with pure white, as the lack of saturation can make it appear washed out. Instead, combine it with deep charcoals for visual balance. The hex code for this tone is #bada8d.
Questions about #bada8d
What is #bada8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bada8d is rgb(186, 218, 141), in HSL hsl(85, 51%, 70%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 35%, 15%.
How should I pair #bada8d in a UI design?
Use #bada8d as a background color to create a soft, airy interface, but always pair it with deep charcoal or dark gray text. Avoid white text as it creates poor accessibility and readability due to the low saturation of this lime tone.
Is #bada8d considered a warm or cool green?
#bada8d leans slightly warm due to its yellow-heavy lime base, though its desaturated, bleached appearance keeps it feeling neutral and restrained. It lacks the intense vibrancy of standard neon lime, making it more versatile for professional, calm digital environments.
Is #bada8d readable on white or black?
#bada8d has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.50:1 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.