#BDD6B3 Hex Color
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#bdd6b3 is a pale, heavily muted lime with soft gray undertones. Its lightness creates an airy, gentle feel for spring branding, baby products, and nature-focused interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text, which reaches about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this delicate color is #bdd6b3.
Questions about #bdd6b3
What is #bdd6b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdd6b3 is rgb(189, 214, 179), in HSL hsl(103, 30%, 77%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 16%, 16%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bdd6b3 in a palette?
#bdd6b3 pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, muted sage for a soft botanical palette, and terracotta for warmth, while burgundy adds a deeper accent without overwhelming its pale, muted character.
Does #bdd6b3 read as warm or cool?
#bdd6b3 generally reads as a cool, gentle lime because its green-yellow base is heavily muted with soft gray undertones, reducing vividness and warmth in most palettes and giving it an airy, restful feel.
Is #bdd6b3 readable on white or black?
#bdd6b3 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.43:1 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.