What color is #BFDB9D?

#BFDB9D is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(191, 219, 157), and in HSL hsl(87, 46%, 74%).

Is #BFDB9D accessible as text?

On white, #BFDB9D has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #BFDB9D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BFDB9D?

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

What colors go well with #BFDB9D?

#BFDB9D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BA9EDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BFDB9D below.

Is #BFDB9D good for buttons?

#BFDB9D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BFDB9D — white text only reaches 1.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BFDB9D the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #BFDB9D is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#BFDB9D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BFDB9D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BFDB9D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BFDB9D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BFDB9D 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 #BFDB9D 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BFDB9D 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 #BFDB9D Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8D9A72 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 #BFDB9D Secondary #F4FFE9 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 #BFDB9D 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 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 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

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 60/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BFDB9D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BFDB9D 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 12.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F6ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ABDB9E — 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 #BFDB9D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BFDB9D;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 219 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.5% 0.088 127.9);
  --color-50: #F8FBF3;
  --color-100: #ECF5E1;
  --color-200: #D8E9C4;
  --color-300: #BBD59A;
  --color-400: #9DBF73;
  --color-500: #7EA352;
  --color-600: #647E44;
  --color-700: #495A35;
  --color-800: #323C25;
  --color-900: #1F2518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F8FBF3',
    100: '#ECF5E1',
    200: '#D8E9C4',
    300: '#BBD59A',
    400: '#9DBF73',
    500: '#7EA352',
    600: '#647E44',
    700: '#495A35',
    800: '#323C25',
    900: '#1F2518',
  },
}

$base: #BFDB9D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FBF3;
$base-100: #ECF5E1;
$base-200: #D8E9C4;
$base-300: #BBD59A;
$base-400: #9DBF73;
$base-500: #7EA352;
$base-600: #647E44;
$base-700: #495A35;
$base-800: #323C25;
$base-900: #1F2518;
$base-hover: #9CC767;
$base-subtle: #ECF2E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BFDB9D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#ECF5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D8E9C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BBD59A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9DBF73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7EA352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#647E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#495A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#323C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F2518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}