What color is #BCDFA0?

#BCDFA0 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(188, 223, 160), and in HSL hsl(93, 50%, 75%).

Is #BCDFA0 accessible as text?

On white, #BCDFA0 has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCDFA0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCDFA0?

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

What colors go well with #BCDFA0?

#BCDFA0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C29FDF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCDFA0 below.

Is #BCDFA0 good for buttons?

#BCDFA0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCDFA0 — white text only reaches 1.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCDFA0 the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #BCDFA0 is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCDFA0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCDFA0

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCDFA0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCDFA0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BCDFA0 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 #BCDFA0 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 #BCDFA0 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 #BCDFA0 Surface #DDD0A8 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 #BCDFA0 Secondary #F2FFE9 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 #BCDFA0 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 71/100

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

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 13/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BCDFA0 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 12.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #A7DF9F — 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 #BCDFA0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BCDFA0;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 223 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.3% 0.092 131.7);
  --color-50: #F7FCF3;
  --color-100: #EAF5E0;
  --color-200: #D4EBC2;
  --color-300: #B4D897;
  --color-400: #95C270;
  --color-500: #76A64E;
  --color-600: #5E8042;
  --color-700: #455C33;
  --color-800: #2F3C24;
  --color-900: #1E2518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F7FCF3',
    100: '#EAF5E0',
    200: '#D4EBC2',
    300: '#B4D897',
    400: '#95C270',
    500: '#76A64E',
    600: '#5E8042',
    700: '#455C33',
    800: '#2F3C24',
    900: '#1E2518',
  },
}

$base: #BCDFA0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FCF3;
$base-100: #EAF5E0;
$base-200: #D4EBC2;
$base-300: #B4D897;
$base-400: #95C270;
$base-500: #76A64E;
$base-600: #5E8042;
$base-700: #455C33;
$base-800: #2F3C24;
$base-900: #1E2518;
$base-hover: #94CC66;
$base-subtle: #EBF3E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCDFA0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EAF5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D4EBC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B4D897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#95C270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#76A64E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5E8042",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#455C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2F3C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E2518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BCDFA0

Color Lab

Pairs with #BCDFA0

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