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#BADFA9 color code is #BADFA9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #badfa9.

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#BADFA9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BADFA9 is 0.6608. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.48:1 against white and 14.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BADFA9 on white1.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BADFA9 on black14.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BADFA91.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BADFA914.22:1AAA

#BADFA9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BADFA9?+
The hex code for #BADFA9 is #BADFA9. In RGB it's rgb(186, 223, 169), and in HSL it's hsl(101, 46%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #BADFA9?+
#BADFA9 in RGB is (186, 223, 169). Written in CSS: rgb(186, 223, 169).
What is the CMYK value of #BADFA9?+
#BADFA9 converts to CMYK(17%, 0%, 24%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BADFA9.
Is #badfa9 a warm or cool color?+
#BADFA9 (#BADFA9) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 101° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #badfa9 belong to?+
#BADFA9 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 101°, 46%, 77% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #badfa9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BADFA9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.48:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #badfa9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BADFA9 (#BADFA9) is 3148 C Light Basil, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BADFA9 in design

Practical guidance for using #badfa9 (#BADFA9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BADFA9 (#BADFA9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BADFA9 (#BADFA9) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BADFA9 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#BADFA9 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.