#BEEDAA color
The hex color #BEEDAA is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 92.9% green and 66.7% blue (190, 237, 170).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 65% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Ice Ice (#BAEBAE), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.88:1).
#BEEDAA color codes
| HEX | #BEEDAA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 237, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 92.9%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 65%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 28%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 28%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.12, -27.12, 27.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.12, 38.75, 134.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.773, 74.417, 49.29) | |
| Decimal | 12512682 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEEDAA, 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 #BEEDAA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEEDAA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.88:1 | 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 #BEEDAA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2e3a6Protanopia
no red cones#eadeadDeuteranopia
no green cones#bde8dbTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #beedaa; }
.text { color: #beedaa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #beedaa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 237 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #beedaa, #aaedb8); }
Similar colors
#baebaeIce Ice#bee7a5Pastel Pea#b7e1a1Basil Smash#bbee99Sweet Mint Pesto#a8e4a0Grape Green#befdb7Glow in the Dark#b2e191Sage Sensation#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #BEEDAA?
- #BEEDAA is a light, moderate green, closest to the named color Ice Ice. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEEDAA?
- The RGB value is 190, 237, 170: 190 red, 237 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEEDAA?
- The complementary color is #D9AAED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEEDAA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.88:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.