#BBD594 Hex Color
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Not the sharp lime of energy drinks, #bbd594 is a pale, milky green with a soft yellow undertone. Its low saturation keeps it gentle, so it works best as a dominant background where dark green or plum carries the detail. Black text on this hex code hits about 13.1:1 contrast, well past AA for small body text. Expect it in spring themes, baby products, and minimal layouts.
Questions about #bbd594
What is #bbd594 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbd594 is rgb(187, 213, 148), in HSL hsl(84, 44%, 71%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 31%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #bbd594?
Deep plum, slate blue, and warm terracotta all sit well against #bbd594, since darker or earthier partners give this pale lime something to lean on. Next to plain white it nearly disappears, so anchor it with stronger tones.
Is #bbd594 readable on white or black?
#bbd594 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.