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

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#BBDDCB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BBDDCB is 0.6659. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.47:1 against white and 14.32:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BBDDCB on white1.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BBDDCB on black14.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BBDDCB1.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BBDDCB14.32:1AAA

#BBDDCB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BBDDCB?+
The hex code for #BBDDCB is #BBDDCB. In RGB it's rgb(187, 221, 203), and in HSL it's hsl(148, 33%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #BBDDCB?+
#BBDDCB in RGB is (187, 221, 203). Written in CSS: rgb(187, 221, 203).
What is the CMYK value of #BBDDCB?+
#BBDDCB converts to CMYK(15%, 0%, 8%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BBDDCB.
Is #bbddcb a warm or cool color?+
#BBDDCB (#BBDDCB) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 148° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bbddcb belong to?+
#BBDDCB belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 148°, 33%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #bbddcb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BBDDCB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.47:1 — 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 #bbddcb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BBDDCB (#BBDDCB) is 559 C Pantone 559 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BBDDCB in design

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

Web & UI design

#BBDDCB (#BBDDCB) 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, #BBDDCB (#BBDDCB) 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

#BBDDCB 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

#BBDDCB 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.