#BCD29D Hex Color
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A dusty pastel lime, light and unsaturated with a soft gray undertone. #bcd29d reads gentle rather than fresh, which suits spring layouts, baby products, and calm backgrounds. Its low saturation makes it a supporting tone, not a vivid accent. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast. Black text stays readable on top at about 12.8:1.
Questions about #bcd29d
What is #bcd29d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcd29d is rgb(188, 210, 157), in HSL hsl(85, 37%, 72%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 25%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #bcd29d?
Charcoal and deep plum bring out its softness, while terracotta adds warmth for spring palettes. Use it as a supporting tone behind darker accents.
Does black text pass WCAG AA on #bcd29d?
Yes. Black text on #bcd29d reaches about 12.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for small body text.
Does #bcd29d read warm or cool?
It reads slightly warm because of its yellow undertone, even though it sits in the green family. The muted saturation keeps it from feeling bright or citrusy.
Is #bcd29d readable on white or black?
#bcd29d has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.84:1 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.