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#BAFA9E color code is #BAFA9E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bafa9e.

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#BAFA9E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BAFA9E is 0.8128. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.22:1 against white and 17.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BAFA9E on white1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BAFA9E on black17.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BAFA9E1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BAFA9E17.26:1AAA

#BAFA9E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BAFA9E?+
The hex code for #BAFA9E is #BAFA9E. In RGB it's rgb(186, 250, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(102, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #BAFA9E?+
#BAFA9E in RGB is (186, 250, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(186, 250, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #BAFA9E?+
#BAFA9E converts to CMYK(26%, 0%, 37%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BAFA9E.
Is #bafa9e a warm or cool color?+
#BAFA9E (#BAFA9E) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 102° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bafa9e belong to?+
#BAFA9E belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 102°, 90%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #bafa9e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BAFA9E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.22:1 — 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 #bafa9e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BAFA9E (#BAFA9E) is 599 C Pantone 599 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BAFA9E in design

Practical guidance for using #bafa9e (#BAFA9E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BAFA9E (#BAFA9E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BAFA9E (#BAFA9E) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#BAFA9E 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

#BAFA9E is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.