analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDE278 — Flax
#BDE278 is a light saturated green sitting at 81° 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.
#bde278
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDE278
- f9fcf2
- e6f4cc
- d3eca5
- c0e47e
- addb58
- 9ad331
- 7fb025
- 63891d
- 476215
- 2b3c0d
- 0f1504
Color schemes using #BDE278
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
#BDE278 FAQ
What color is #BDE278?
#BDE278 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 81 degrees, 65% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BDE278?
#BDE278 is rgb(189, 226, 120) in RGB, hsl(81, 65%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 47%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDE278?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.31:1.
What colors go well with #BDE278?
Its direct complement is #9D78E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7888E2 and #D378E2 gives you contrast without the vibration.