analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCDB3D — Saffron
#BCDB3D is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 72° 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.
#bcdb3d
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCDB3D
- fbfdf2
- edf5ca
- dfeea3
- d1e77b
- c4e053
- b6d82c
- 97b421
- 768c1a
- 546512
- 333d0b
- 121604
Color schemes using #BCDB3D
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
#BCDB3D FAQ
What color is #BCDB3D?
#BCDB3D is a shade of saffron in the green family. It has a hue of 72 degrees, 69% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BCDB3D?
#BCDB3D is rgb(188, 219, 61) in RGB, hsl(72, 69%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 72%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCDB3D?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.34:1.
What colors go well with #BCDB3D?
Its direct complement is #5D3DDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D6DDB and #AC3DDB gives you contrast without the vibration.