What color is #BEE29D?

#BEE29D is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(190, 226, 157), and in HSL hsl(91, 54%, 75%).

Is #BEE29D accessible as text?

On white, #BEE29D has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #BEE29D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BEE29D?

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

What colors go well with #BEE29D?

#BEE29D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C09DE2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BEE29D below.

Is #BEE29D good for buttons?

#BEE29D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BEE29D — white text only reaches 1.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BEE29D the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #BEE29D is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#BEE29D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BEE29D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BEE29D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BEE29D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BEE29D 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 #BEE29D 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 #BEE29D 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 #BEE29D 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 #BEE29D Secondary #F2FFE7 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 #BEE29D 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 55/100

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 13/100

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 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 19/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

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 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BEE29D 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 12.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F7ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A7E29D — 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 #BEE29D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BEE29D;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 226 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.0% 0.099 130.6);
  --color-50: #F7FCF3;
  --color-100: #EAF6DF;
  --color-200: #D5ECC0;
  --color-300: #B6DA95;
  --color-400: #98C66C;
  --color-500: #79AA4B;
  --color-600: #60833F;
  --color-700: #475D32;
  --color-800: #303D23;
  --color-900: #1E2617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F7FCF3',
    100: '#EAF6DF',
    200: '#D5ECC0',
    300: '#B6DA95',
    400: '#98C66C',
    500: '#79AA4B',
    600: '#60833F',
    700: '#475D32',
    800: '#303D23',
    900: '#1E2617',
  },
}

$base: #BEE29D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FCF3;
$base-100: #EAF6DF;
$base-200: #D5ECC0;
$base-300: #B6DA95;
$base-400: #98C66C;
$base-500: #79AA4B;
$base-600: #60833F;
$base-700: #475D32;
$base-800: #303D23;
$base-900: #1E2617;
$base-hover: #97D062;
$base-subtle: #ECF4E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BEE29D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EAF6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D5ECC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B6DA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#98C66C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#79AA4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#60833F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#475D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#303D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E2617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BEE29D

Color Lab

Pairs with #BEE29D

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