What color is #BBC31D?

#BBC31D is a medium, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(187, 195, 29), and in HSL hsl(63, 74%, 44%).

Is #BBC31D accessible as text?

On white, #BBC31D has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.94:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBC31D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBC31D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #BBC31D?

#BBC31D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #251DC3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBC31D below.

Is #BBC31D good for buttons?

#BBC31D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBC31D — white text only reaches 1.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBC31D the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #BBC31D is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#BBC31D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBC31D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBC31D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBC31D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBC31D Secondary #B06907 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Peridot as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BBC31D Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BBC31D Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Peridot holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BBC31D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Peridot opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BBC31D Secondary #E6EBBE Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peridot is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BBC31D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 73/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 65/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #BBC31D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BBC31D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F2D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #84C31D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BBC31D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BBC31D;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 195 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.5% 0.169 112.7);
  --color-50: #FDFEF1;
  --color-100: #F9FBDB;
  --color-200: #F1F4B8;
  --color-300: #E3E788;
  --color-400: #D0D65C;
  --color-500: #B5BC39;
  --color-600: #8A8F33;
  --color-700: #62652A;
  --color-800: #40421F;
  --color-900: #282915;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FDFEF1',
    100: '#F9FBDB',
    200: '#F1F4B8',
    300: '#E3E788',
    400: '#D0D65C',
    500: '#B5BC39',
    600: '#8A8F33',
    700: '#62652A',
    800: '#40421F',
    900: '#282915',
  },
}

$base: #BBC31D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF1;
$base-100: #F9FBDB;
$base-200: #F1F4B8;
$base-300: #E3E788;
$base-400: #D0D65C;
$base-500: #B5BC39;
$base-600: #8A8F33;
$base-700: #62652A;
$base-800: #40421F;
$base-900: #282915;
$base-hover: #969C17;
$base-subtle: #EAECBC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBC31D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9FBDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1F4B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3E788",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0D65C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5BC39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A8F33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62652A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282915",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}