analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDDF8B — Flax
#BDDF8B is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 84° 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.
#bddf8b
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDDF8B
- f8fcf3
- e3f2ce
- cfe8a9
- badd84
- a5d360
- 90c93b
- 77a72e
- 5d8324
- 425e1a
- 283910
- 0e1405
Color schemes using #BDDF8B
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
#BDDF8B FAQ
What color is #BDDF8B?
#BDDF8B is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 84 degrees, 57% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDDF8B?
#BDDF8B is rgb(189, 223, 139) in RGB, hsl(84, 57%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 38%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDDF8B?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.09:1.
What colors go well with #BDDF8B?
Its direct complement is #AD8BDF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8B93DF and #D78BDF gives you contrast without the vibration.