#BBCD98 Hex Color
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Somewhere between sage and a faded lime peel, this dusty pastel reads soft rather than fresh. The hex code #bbcd98 has a gray undertone that keeps it calm, so it earns its keep as a background or supporting tone in spring and minimalist work. It flatters charcoal and deep plum, and black text sits at about 12.3:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #bbcd98
What is #bbcd98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbcd98 is rgb(187, 205, 152), in HSL hsl(80, 35%, 70%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 26%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #bbcd98?
Charcoal and deep plum give this pastel lime some weight, while terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Keep it as the dominant base and let darker shades handle text and accents.
Can you use #bbcd98 as a background color?
Yes. Black text on #bbcd98 reaches about 12.3:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for AA body text. It works best behind dark type rather than light.
Is #bbcd98 readable on white or black?
#bbcd98 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.29:1 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.