analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDD05D — Pistachio
#BDD05D is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 70° 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.
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Tints and shades of #BDD05D
- fafcf3
- ebf1cf
- dce6aa
- cedc86
- bfd162
- b0c73d
- 92a530
- 728125
- 525c1b
- 313810
- 111406
Color schemes using #BDD05D
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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#BDD05D FAQ
What color is #BDD05D?
#BDD05D is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 55% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDD05D?
#BDD05D is rgb(189, 208, 93) in RGB, hsl(70, 55%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 55%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDD05D?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.34:1.
What colors go well with #BDD05D?
Its direct complement is #705DD0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D83D0 and #AA5DD0 gives you contrast without the vibration.