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#BCD54D color code is #BCD54D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bcd54d.

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#BCD54D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BCD54D is 0.5882. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.65:1 against white and 12.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BCD54D on white1.65:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BCD54D on black12.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BCD54D1.65:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BCD54D12.76:1AAA

#BCD54D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BCD54D?+
The hex code for #BCD54D is #BCD54D. In RGB it's rgb(188, 213, 77), and in HSL it's hsl(71, 62%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #BCD54D?+
#BCD54D in RGB is (188, 213, 77). Written in CSS: rgb(188, 213, 77).
What is the CMYK value of #BCD54D?+
#BCD54D converts to CMYK(12%, 0%, 64%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BCD54D.
Is #bcd54d a warm or cool color?+
#BCD54D (#BCD54D) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 71° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bcd54d belong to?+
#BCD54D belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 71°, 62%, 57% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #bcd54d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BCD54D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.65:1 — 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 #bcd54d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BCD54D (#BCD54D) is 3101 C Chartreuse, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BCD54D in design

Practical guidance for using #bcd54d (#BCD54D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BCD54D (#BCD54D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BCD54D (#BCD54D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. 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

#BCD54D 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. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#BCD54D 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.