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#BAE0AD color code is #BAE0AD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bae0ad.

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#BAE0AD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BAE0AD is 0.6677. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.46:1 against white and 14.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BAE0AD on white1.46:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BAE0AD on black14.35:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BAE0AD1.46:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BAE0AD14.35:1AAA

#BAE0AD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BAE0AD?+
The hex code for #BAE0AD is #BAE0AD. In RGB it's rgb(186, 224, 173), and in HSL it's hsl(105, 45%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #BAE0AD?+
#BAE0AD in RGB is (186, 224, 173). Written in CSS: rgb(186, 224, 173).
What is the CMYK value of #BAE0AD?+
#BAE0AD converts to CMYK(17%, 0%, 23%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BAE0AD.
Is #bae0ad a warm or cool color?+
#BAE0AD (#BAE0AD) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 105° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bae0ad belong to?+
#BAE0AD belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 105°, 45%, 78% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #bae0ad accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BAE0AD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.46:1 — 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 #bae0ad?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BAE0AD (#BAE0AD) is 3148 C Light Basil, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BAE0AD in design

Practical guidance for using #bae0ad (#BAE0AD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BAE0AD (#BAE0AD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.3:1 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, #BAE0AD (#BAE0AD) 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

#BAE0AD 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

#BAE0AD 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.