#BDCD9B Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The #bdcd9b hex code describes a pale, muted green with soft yellow undertones and a faded, airy finish. Its low saturation suggests gentleness, cleanliness, and growth, making it effective for spring branding, wellness packaging, and spacious UI backgrounds. Pair it with deep navy for readable contrast; black text also meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #bdcd9b
What is #bdcd9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdcd9b is rgb(189, 205, 155), in HSL hsl(79, 33%, 71%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 24%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #bdcd9b?
Is #bdcd9b warm or cool?
#bdcd9b reads as a softly warm green because its pale green base carries noticeable yellow undertones, though its muted saturation keeps the overall effect balanced rather than strongly warm or vivid.
Is #bdcd9b readable on white or black?
#bdcd9b has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.36:1 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.