#BDCD98 Hex Color
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A muted, pastel green, #bdcd98 has yellow undertones and a dusty, softened finish. Its high lightness creates a gentle, airy mood suited to spring branding, baby products, nature themes, and spacious interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep plum. Black text remains highly readable, with about 12.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #bdcd98.
Questions about #bdcd98
What is #bdcd98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdcd98 is rgb(189, 205, 152), in HSL hsl(78, 35%, 70%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 26%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #bdcd98?
For a calm, readable palette, pair #bdcd98 with charcoal text and deep plum accents; warm beige and muted sage can extend its natural, softly vintage feel without overpowering its gentle saturation.
Does #bdcd98 read as warm or cool?
#bdcd98 reads as a softly warm green because its muted base includes noticeable yellow undertones. Its pale, dusty finish keeps that warmth subtle, so it can still feel fresh and airy rather than earthy or heavy.
Is #bdcd98 readable on white or black?
#bdcd98 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.34:1 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.