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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBE71D — Lime
#BBE71D 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.
#bbe71d
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Tints and shades of #BBE71D
- fbfef1
- eef9c7
- e1f59c
- d5f072
- c8ec47
- bbe71d
- 9cc114
- 799610
- 576c0b
- 354207
- 131702
Color schemes using #BBE71D
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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#BBE71D FAQ
What color is #BBE71D?
#BBE71D is a shade of lime in the green family. It has a hue of 73 degrees, 81% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BBE71D?
#BBE71D is rgb(187, 231, 29) in RGB, hsl(73, 81%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 87%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBE71D?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.56:1.
What colors go well with #BBE71D?
Its direct complement is #491DE7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D56E7 and #AE1DE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.