#BDFF9F Hex Color
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A luminous lime with a neon edge, #bdff9f is light and highly saturated, so it glows without feeling harsh. That brightness suits energy drinks, sports branding, and gaming UI, where a fresh, growing feel matters. It works best as an accent or highlight rather than a background for long text. The hex code also supports black body text at roughly 18:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #bdff9f
What is #bdff9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdff9f is rgb(189, 255, 159), in HSL hsl(101, 100%, 81%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 38%, 0%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bdff9f?
Ground its brightness with charcoal or deep plum, both of which let the lime glow instead of wash out. Dark teal also works for a cooler, sportier palette.
Is #bdff9f a good background color for text?
Yes for black text, which reaches about 18:1 contrast and clears WCAG AA for small body copy. White text fails badly on it, so stick to dark type.
Is #bdff9f readable on white or black?
#bdff9f has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.96:1 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.