#BDC9AE Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated lime feels light and airy with strong gray undertones. Because it has low saturation, the hex code #bdc9ae works best as a neutral background rather than a main accent. It offers excellent readability for black text, making it a functional choice for UI design. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate to ground its delicate, muted appearance.
Questions about #bdc9ae
What is #bdc9ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdc9ae is rgb(189, 201, 174), in HSL hsl(87, 20%, 74%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 13%, 21%.
What design elements pair best with #bdc9ae?
#bdc9ae works best when grounded by high-contrast accents like charcoal or deep slate for text and UI elements. Because it is so pale and desaturated, avoid pairing it with other pastels, which can cause readability issues on digital screens.
Is #bdc9ae considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits on the cooler side of the green spectrum due to its heavy gray desaturation. While lime is typically warm, the gray undertone in #bdc9ae effectively neutralizes it, making it read more like a soft, earthy botanical tone than a bright vibrant green.
Is #bdc9ae readable on white or black?
#bdc9ae has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.12:1 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.