What color is #BBDD96?

#BBDD96 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(187, 221, 150), and in HSL hsl(89, 51%, 73%).

Is #BBDD96 accessible as text?

On white, #BBDD96 has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBDD96, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBDD96?

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

What colors go well with #BBDD96?

#BBDD96 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B997DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBDD96 below.

Is #BBDD96 good for buttons?

#BBDD96 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBDD96 — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBDD96 the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #BBDD96 is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#BBDD96 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBDD96

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBDD96 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBDD96 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBDD96 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4B 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 #BBDD96 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 #BBDD96 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BBDD96 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BBDD96 Secondary #F3FFE6 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 #BBDD96 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 56/100

Neutral

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 14/100

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 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

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 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BBDD96

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BBDD96 with

Wheat 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 12.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F6EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A4DD97 — 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 #BBDD96 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BBDD96;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 221 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.6% 0.101 129.1);
  --color-50: #F7FCF3;
  --color-100: #EBF6E0;
  --color-200: #D7EBC1;
  --color-300: #B9D997;
  --color-400: #9AC36F;
  --color-500: #7CA74E;
  --color-600: #628141;
  --color-700: #485C33;
  --color-800: #313D24;
  --color-900: #1F2618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F7FCF3',
    100: '#EBF6E0',
    200: '#D7EBC1',
    300: '#B9D997',
    400: '#9AC36F',
    500: '#7CA74E',
    600: '#628141',
    700: '#485C33',
    800: '#313D24',
    900: '#1F2618',
  },
}

$base: #BBDD96;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FCF3;
$base-100: #EBF6E0;
$base-200: #D7EBC1;
$base-300: #B9D997;
$base-400: #9AC36F;
$base-500: #7CA74E;
$base-600: #628141;
$base-700: #485C33;
$base-800: #313D24;
$base-900: #1F2618;
$base-hover: #97CB5F;
$base-subtle: #EBF2E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBDD96",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EBF6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D7EBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B9D997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9AC36F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7CA74E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#628141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#485C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#313D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F2618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}