What color is #BBDF9D?

#BBDF9D is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(187, 223, 157), and in HSL hsl(93, 51%, 75%).

Is #BBDF9D accessible as text?

On white, #BBDF9D has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBDF9D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBDF9D?

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

What colors go well with #BBDF9D?

#BBDF9D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C39FE0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBDF9D below.

Is #BBDF9D good for buttons?

#BBDF9D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBDF9D — white text only reaches 1.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBDF9D the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #BBDF9D is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#BBDF9D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBDF9D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBDF9D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBDF9D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BBDF9D 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 #BBDF9D 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BBDF9D 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBDF9D 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BBDF9D Secondary #F2FFE8 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 #BBDF9D 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 70/100

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 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 14/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 58/100

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 #BBDF9D

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For branding

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People also use #BBDF9D with

Vanilla 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 12.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F7EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A6E09F — 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 #BBDF9D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BBDF9D;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 223 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.1% 0.096 131.4);
  --color-50: #F7FCF3;
  --color-100: #E9F6E0;
  --color-200: #D4EBC1;
  --color-300: #B4D997;
  --color-400: #95C36F;
  --color-500: #76A74E;
  --color-600: #5E8141;
  --color-700: #455C33;
  --color-800: #2F3D24;
  --color-900: #1E2618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F7FCF3',
    100: '#E9F6E0',
    200: '#D4EBC1',
    300: '#B4D997',
    400: '#95C36F',
    500: '#76A74E',
    600: '#5E8141',
    700: '#455C33',
    800: '#2F3D24',
    900: '#1E2618',
  },
}

$base: #BBDF9D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FCF3;
$base-100: #E9F6E0;
$base-200: #D4EBC1;
$base-300: #B4D997;
$base-400: #95C36F;
$base-500: #76A74E;
$base-600: #5E8141;
$base-700: #455C33;
$base-800: #2F3D24;
$base-900: #1E2618;
$base-hover: #94CD65;
$base-subtle: #EBF3E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBDF9D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E9F6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D4EBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B4D997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#95C36F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#76A74E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5E8141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#455C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2F3D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E2618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}