Color #BAEEB4 Color / Colour Code #BAEEB4
This page shows the hex color code for color #baeeb4 (#BAEEB4). The colour is a green tone with 63% saturation and 82% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BAEEB4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BAEEB4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 84, 114, and 144 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 114, 234, and 354 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BAEEB4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 114 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 114 to 159 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 114 with its complement at 294 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BAEEB4
Lightness variations at hue 114 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BAEEB4
Design Use Cases for #BAEEB4
Vibrant Brand Color
#BAEEB4 has a strong 63% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#BAEEB4 at 82% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#BAEEB4 falls in the green range (hue 114). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BAEEB4 (hue 114) to its complement at hue 294. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 144. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #baeeb4, #e8b4ee);
CSS Code for #BAEEB4
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About Color #BAEEB4 (#BAEEB4)
#BAEEB4 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 186 red, 238 green, and 180 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 114 degrees with 63% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BAEEB4 is 216/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BAEEB4 against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 15.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E8B4EE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BAEEB4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D7EEB4 and #B4EECB, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BAEEB4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BAEEB4?
- #BAEEB4 is Color #BAEEB4, a green color (colour) with RGB(186, 238, 180), HSL(114, 63%, 82%), and CMYK(22%, 0%, 24%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 216/255.
- Is #BAEEB4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BAEEB4 has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BAEEB4?
- The complementary colour is #E8B4EE (hue 294). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D7EEB4 and #B4EECB. The triadic palette adds #B4BAEE and #EEB4BA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BAEEB4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #baeeb4; or rgb(186, 238, 180); or hsl(114, 63%, 82%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 114 63% 82%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.