#BED191 Hex Color
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Somewhere between cucumber flesh and faded chartreuse, #bed191 is a pale lime with a soft yellow undertone. Its low saturation keeps it gentle, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in spring and nature palettes. Pair it with charcoal or dusty plum, and note that black text on this hex code reaches about 12.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #bed191
What is #bed191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bed191 is rgb(190, 209, 145), in HSL hsl(78, 41%, 69%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 31%, 18%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bed191?
Charcoal and dusty plum bring out the green in #bed191 without overpowering it, while terracotta adds warmth for spring themes. Deep navy also works for contrast in gaming or sports layouts. Avoid pairing it with bright yellow, which washes out its pale undertone.
Does #bed191 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads warm-leaning, thanks to the yellow undertone in its lime base. The pale, unsaturated finish keeps that warmth soft rather than bold. In nature or baby product palettes it behaves like a gentle neutral.
Is #bed191 readable on white or black?
#bed191 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.71:1 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.