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#BBD09A color code is #BBD09A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bbd09a.

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#BBD09A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BBD09A is 0.5801. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.67:1 against white and 12.60:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BBD09A on white1.67:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BBD09A on black12.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BBD09A1.67:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BBD09A12.60:1AAA

#BBD09A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BBD09A?+
The hex code for #BBD09A is #BBD09A. In RGB it's rgb(187, 208, 154), and in HSL it's hsl(83, 36%, 71%).
What is the RGB value of #BBD09A?+
#BBD09A in RGB is (187, 208, 154). Written in CSS: rgb(187, 208, 154).
What is the CMYK value of #BBD09A?+
#BBD09A converts to CMYK(10%, 0%, 26%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BBD09A.
Is #bbd09a a warm or cool color?+
#BBD09A (#BBD09A) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 83° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bbd09a belong to?+
#BBD09A belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 83°, 36%, 71% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #bbd09a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BBD09A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.67:1 — 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 #bbd09a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BBD09A (#BBD09A) is 577 C Pantone 577 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BBD09A in design

Practical guidance for using #bbd09a (#BBD09A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BBD09A (#BBD09A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BBD09A (#BBD09A) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-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

#BBD09A 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

#BBD09A 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.

Brands that use #BBD09A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #bbd09a (#BBD09A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige