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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BAE52E — Lime
#BAE52E is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 74° 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.
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Tints and shades of #BAE52E
- fbfdf1
- edf8c8
- dff39e
- d1ee74
- c4e94a
- b6e421
- 97be17
- 769412
- 546a0d
- 334008
- 121703
Color schemes using #BAE52E
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.
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#BAE52E FAQ
What color is #BAE52E?
#BAE52E is a shade of lime in the green family. It has a hue of 74 degrees, 78% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BAE52E?
#BAE52E is rgb(186, 229, 46) in RGB, hsl(74, 78%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 80%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BAE52E?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.33:1.
What colors go well with #BAE52E?
Its direct complement is #592EE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E5FE5 and #B42EE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.