#BDC99A Hex Color
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This pale, muted yellow leans heavily into green, creating an ashy, delicate pastel tone. The hex code for this color is #bdc99a. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works best as a calming background or a secondary support color rather than a focal point. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade, making it a functional, clean choice for minimalist UI design or spring-themed branding.
Questions about #bdc99a
What is #bdc99a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdc99a is rgb(189, 201, 154), in HSL hsl(75, 30%, 70%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 23%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #bdc99a in a design scheme?
#bdc99a thrives alongside deep, grounded neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to balance its softness. For a vibrant contrast, pair it with soft coral or muted terracotta accents to ground the airy yellow-green tone without overwhelming the palette.
Is #bdc99a readable on white or black?
#bdc99a has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.98:1 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.