analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCD51A — Lime
#BCD51A is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 68° 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.
#bcd51a
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Tints and shades of #BCD51A
- fcfdf1
- f2f8c8
- e8f39e
- deee74
- d4e94a
- cae421
- a8be17
- 839412
- 5e6a0d
- 394008
- 141703
Color schemes using #BCD51A
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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#BCD51A FAQ
What color is #BCD51A?
#BCD51A is a shade of lime in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 78% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BCD51A?
#BCD51A is rgb(188, 213, 26) in RGB, hsl(68, 78%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 88%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCD51A?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.67:1.
What colors go well with #BCD51A?
Its direct complement is #331AD5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A5FD5 and #911AD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.