#BDCD4D Hex Color
A high-energy chartreuse with lemon undertones
This chartreuse-leaning yellow brings high-energy impact to a design. It sits high on the lightness scale, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons rather than large backgrounds. It offers clear contrast for black text at a 12.0:1 ratio. If you need to tone down this neon intensity, studying what colors make orange helps build more grounded, warm palettes. The hex code is #bdcd4d.
Questions about #bdcd4d
What is #bdcd4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdcd4d is rgb(189, 205, 77), in HSL hsl(68, 56%, 55%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 62%, 20%.
Does #bdcd4d work well for website text?
Using #bdcd4d as text on a white background is generally discouraged because it lacks the necessary contrast for readability. It functions much more effectively as a high-visibility accent color, such as for buttons or graphical highlights, paired with deep charcoal or black text.
What colors pair well with #bdcd4d?
This yellow-green pops against dark, neutral tones like navy or charcoal because of its high lightness. For a more organic, grounded palette, it also sits comfortably next to earthy terracotta or muted browns that balance its intense, neon energy.
Is #bdcd4d readable on white or black?
#bdcd4d has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.00:1 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.