analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BADD3C — Saffron
#BADD3C is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 73° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#badd3c
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Tints and shades of #BADD3C
- fafdf2
- ecf6ca
- deefa2
- d0e87a
- c2e152
- b4da2b
- 95b520
- 748d19
- 536512
- 333e0b
- 121604
Color schemes using #BADD3C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#BADD3C FAQ
What color is #BADD3C?
#BADD3C is a shade of saffron in the green family. It has a hue of 73 degrees, 70% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BADD3C?
#BADD3C is rgb(186, 221, 60) in RGB, hsl(73, 70%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 73%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BADD3C?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.5:1.
What colors go well with #BADD3C?
Its direct complement is #5F3CDD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3C69DD and #AF3CDD gives you contrast without the vibration.