What color is #BBDAA1?

#BBDAA1 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(187, 218, 161), and in HSL hsl(93, 44%, 74%).

Is #BBDAA1 accessible as text?

On white, #BBDAA1 has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBDAA1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBDAA1?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-200 (#A4F4CF).

What colors go well with #BBDAA1?

#BBDAA1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C0A0DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBDAA1 below.

Is #BBDAA1 good for buttons?

#BBDAA1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBDAA1 — white text only reaches 1.54:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBDAA1 the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #BBDAA1 is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#BBDAA1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBDAA1

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBDAA1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBDAA1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BBDAA1 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Celadon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BBDAA1 Secondary #4E6B3A 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BBDAA1 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BBDAA1 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AB7D4F Accent #8D9A73 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BBDAA1 Secondary #F3FFEA 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 #BBDAA1 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 54/100

Neutral

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

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

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 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 15/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 61/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BBDAA1

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BBDAA1 with

Pearl Celadon Wisteria 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 12.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F6EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A6DAA0 — 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 #BBDAA1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BBDAA1;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 218 161;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.1% 0.083 131.2);
  --color-50: #F7FBF4;
  --color-100: #EAF4E1;
  --color-200: #D4E8C4;
  --color-300: #B5D49B;
  --color-400: #95BD75;
  --color-500: #77A154;
  --color-600: #5E7C46;
  --color-700: #465936;
  --color-800: #2F3B26;
  --color-900: #1E2519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F7FBF4',
    100: '#EAF4E1',
    200: '#D4E8C4',
    300: '#B5D49B',
    400: '#95BD75',
    500: '#77A154',
    600: '#5E7C46',
    700: '#465936',
    800: '#2F3B26',
    900: '#1E2519',
  },
}

$base: #BBDAA1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FBF4;
$base-100: #EAF4E1;
$base-200: #D4E8C4;
$base-300: #B5D49B;
$base-400: #95BD75;
$base-500: #77A154;
$base-600: #5E7C46;
$base-700: #465936;
$base-800: #2F3B26;
$base-900: #1E2519;
$base-hover: #92C569;
$base-subtle: #EAF2E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBDAA1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EAF4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D4E8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B5D49B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#95BD75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#77A154",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5E7C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#465936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2F3B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E2519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}