analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCDB9B — Ash
#BCDB9B is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 89° 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.
#bcdb9b
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCDB9B
- f7fbf4
- e0efd1
- c9e2af
- b2d68c
- 9bc96a
- 84bd47
- 6c9d38
- 547a2c
- 3d5820
- 253513
- 0d1307
Color schemes using #BCDB9B
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
#BCDB9B FAQ
What color is #BCDB9B?
#BCDB9B is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 89 degrees, 47% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCDB9B?
#BCDB9B is rgb(188, 219, 155) in RGB, hsl(89, 47%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 29%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCDB9B?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.74:1.
What colors go well with #BCDB9B?
Its direct complement is #B99ADB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9A9BDB and #D99ADB gives you contrast without the vibration.