What color is #BBD68F?

#BBD68F is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(187, 214, 143), and in HSL hsl(83, 46%, 70%).

Is #BBD68F accessible as text?

On white, #BBD68F has a contrast ratio of 1.60:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBD68F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBD68F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is green-300 (#7BF1A8).

What colors go well with #BBD68F?

#BBD68F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AA8FD6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBD68F below.

Is #BBD68F good for buttons?

#BBD68F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBD68F — white text only reaches 1.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBD68F the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #BBD68F is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#BBD68F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBD68F

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBD68F works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBD68F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBD68F Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Celadon 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 #BBD68F Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Celadon 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 #BBD68F Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Celadon 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 #BBD68F Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

Celadon 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 #BBD68F Secondary #F2FDE4 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Celadon 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 Celadon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BBD68F 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 57/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 68/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 18/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BBD68F

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People also use #BBD68F 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 11.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F5EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A3D68F — 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 #BBD68F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BBD68F;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 214 143;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.9% 0.098 125.4);
  --color-50: #F8FBF3;
  --color-100: #EDF5E1;
  --color-200: #DBE9C4;
  --color-300: #BFD59A;
  --color-400: #A2BF73;
  --color-500: #84A352;
  --color-600: #687E44;
  --color-700: #4C5A35;
  --color-800: #333C25;
  --color-900: #202518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F8FBF3',
    100: '#EDF5E1',
    200: '#DBE9C4',
    300: '#BFD59A',
    400: '#A2BF73',
    500: '#84A352',
    600: '#687E44',
    700: '#4C5A35',
    800: '#333C25',
    900: '#202518',
  },
}

$base: #BBD68F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FBF3;
$base-100: #EDF5E1;
$base-200: #DBE9C4;
$base-300: #BFD59A;
$base-400: #A2BF73;
$base-500: #84A352;
$base-600: #687E44;
$base-700: #4C5A35;
$base-800: #333C25;
$base-900: #202518;
$base-hover: #9BC25B;
$base-subtle: #EAF0E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBD68F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EDF5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DBE9C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BFD59A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A2BF73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#84A352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#687E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4C5A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#333C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#202518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}