Queen of Gardens color: hex code #BBDD55
Queen of Gardens has the hex code #BBDD55. It is a moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 86.7% green and 33.3% blue (187, 221, 85).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 67% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 62% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.59:1).
Queen of Gardens (#BBDD55) color codes
| HEX | #BBDD55 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 221, 85) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 86.7%, 33.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 67%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 62%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 62%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.41, -30.34, 61.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.41, 68.3, 116.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.99, 62.934, 18.212) | |
| Decimal | 12311893 | |
| Short hex | #BD5 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Queen of Gardens, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BBDD55 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBDD55 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BBDD55 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9d145Protanopia
no red cones#e5d05fDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4d2c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbdd55; }
.text { color: #bbdd55; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbdd55; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 221 85 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbdd55, #77dd55); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Yellow Green.
See #BBDD55 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BBDD55?
- #BBDD55 is a moderate yellow-green known as Queen of Gardens. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Queen of Gardens?
- The RGB value is 187, 221, 85: 187 red, 221 green and 85 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Queen of Gardens?
- The complementary color is #7755DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBDD55?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.59:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.