Color #BDF7CA Color / Colour Code #BDF7CA
This page shows the hex color code for color #bdf7ca (#BDF7CA). The colour is a green tone with 78% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BDF7CA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BDF7CA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 103, 133, and 163 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 133, 253, and 13 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BDF7CA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 133 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 133 to 178 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 133 with its complement at 313 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 #BDF7CA
Lightness variations at hue 133 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BDF7CA
Design Use Cases for #BDF7CA
Vibrant Brand Color
#BDF7CA has a strong 78% 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.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #BDF7CA is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#BDF7CA falls in the green range (hue 133). 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 #BDF7CA (hue 133) to its complement at hue 313. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 163. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bdf7ca, #f7bbea);
CSS Code for #BDF7CA
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About Color #BDF7CA (#BDF7CA)
#BDF7CA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 189 red, 247 green, and 202 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 133 degrees with 78% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BDF7CA is 225/255 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 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow, and 3% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BDF7CA against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.32:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.32:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F7BBEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BDF7CA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CCF7BB and #BBF7E6, 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 #BDF7CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BDF7CA?
- #BDF7CA is Color #BDF7CA, a green color (colour) with RGB(189, 247, 202), HSL(133, 78%, 85%), and CMYK(23%, 0%, 18%, 3%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #BDF7CA accessible for text?
- Against white, #BDF7CA has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.32:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BDF7CA?
- The complementary colour is #F7BBEA (hue 313). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CCF7BB and #BBF7E6. The triadic palette adds #C8BBF7 and #F7C8BB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BDF7CA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bdf7ca; or rgb(189, 247, 202); or hsl(133, 78%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 133 78% 85%; 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.