What color is #BBD96D?

#BBD96D is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(187, 217, 109), and in HSL hsl(77, 59%, 64%).

Is #BBD96D accessible as text?

On white, #BBD96D has a contrast ratio of 1.58:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBD96D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBD96D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-300 (#BBF451).

What colors go well with #BBD96D?

#BBD96D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8C6DD9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBD96D below.

Is #BBD96D good for buttons?

#BBD96D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBD96D — white text only reaches 1.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBD96D the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #BBD96D is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#BBD96D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBD96D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBD96D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBD96D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBD96D Secondary #AF6A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pear 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 #BBD96D Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pear 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 #BBD96D Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Pear 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 #BBD96D Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pear 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 #BBD96D Secondary #F3FFDA Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Pear 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 Pear carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BBD96D 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BBD96D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BBD96D with

Topaz Yellow Green Medium Purple Platinum Army Green

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 11.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F4E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #97D96D — 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 #BBD96D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BBD96D;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 217 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.0% 0.139 122.2);
  --color-50: #F9FCF2;
  --color-100: #F0F7DE;
  --color-200: #E1EEBE;
  --color-300: #C8DE92;
  --color-400: #AECA68;
  --color-500: #91AE46;
  --color-600: #71863C;
  --color-700: #525F30;
  --color-800: #373F22;
  --color-900: #222717;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pear: {
    50: '#F9FCF2',
    100: '#F0F7DE',
    200: '#E1EEBE',
    300: '#C8DE92',
    400: '#AECA68',
    500: '#91AE46',
    600: '#71863C',
    700: '#525F30',
    800: '#373F22',
    900: '#222717',
  },
}

$base: #BBD96D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FCF2;
$base-100: #F0F7DE;
$base-200: #E1EEBE;
$base-300: #C8DE92;
$base-400: #AECA68;
$base-500: #91AE46;
$base-600: #71863C;
$base-700: #525F30;
$base-800: #373F22;
$base-900: #222717;
$base-hover: #A2CC39;
$base-subtle: #E9F0D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBD96D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1EEBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8DE92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AECA68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#91AE46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#71863C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#525F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}