analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDCD9D — Ash
#BDCD9D is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 80° 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.
#bdcd9d
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDCD9D
- f8faf5
- e3ead6
- cedab7
- b9ca98
- a4ba79
- 8faa5a
- 768d48
- 5c6e39
- 424f29
- 283019
- 0e1109
Color schemes using #BDCD9D
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
#BDCD9D FAQ
What color is #BDCD9D?
#BDCD9D is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 32% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDCD9D?
#BDCD9D is rgb(189, 205, 157) in RGB, hsl(80, 32%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 23%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDCD9D?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.38:1.
What colors go well with #BDCD9D?
Its direct complement is #AD9DCD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DA5CD and #C59DCD gives you contrast without the vibration.