#BEDD68 Hex Color
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#bedd68 is a bright, light lime with a soft yellow undertone. Its high saturation and lightness give it a fresh, almost glowing quality that suits sports brands, energy drinks, and gaming accents. It works best as a small accent or in the 10% of a palette; paired with deep navy, it pops without overwhelming. Black text on this hex code passes contrast for small body text at about 13.7:1.
Questions about #bedd68
What is #bedd68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bedd68 is rgb(190, 221, 104), in HSL hsl(76, 63%, 64%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 53%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #bedd68?
#bedd68 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and plum, which let its brightness lead. Warm earth tones like terracotta also work when you want a natural, garden-inspired palette.
Is #bedd68 warm or cool?
#bedd68 reads warm. Its strong yellow undertone pushes it toward sunlight and spring greens rather than the bluer, cooler side of green.
Can #bedd68 be used as a background color?
Yes, but carefully. Black text reaches about 13.7:1 contrast on #bedd68, so it passes WCAG AA for body text. As a full background it is loud, so save it for highlights and accents.
Is #bedd68 readable on white or black?
#bedd68 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.73:1 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.