Color swatch image showing #BDDA42 with RGB(189,218,66) values

#BDDA42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BDDA42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BDDA42 Color Information

#BDDA42 RGB value is (189, 218, 66). The hex color red value is 189, green is 218, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 71°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 70 percent, 15 percent.

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#BDDA42 Color Meaning

Color #BDDA42 conveys renewal, adaptability, and fresh momentum. #BDDA42 yellow green tone bridges growth and brightness, creating a sense of seasonal transition. Therefore, color #BDDA42 feels active yet balanced. From a psychological standpoint, color #BDDA42 encourages curiosity and flexible thinking. #BDDA42 supports learning and exploration by keeping energy light and forward moving. The color can reduce stagnation and mental fatigue. Culturally, color #BDDA42 aligns with early growth, innovation, and sustainable progress. Symbolically, color #BDDA42 represents potential in motion, highlighting beginnings that already show direction.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDDA42 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#BDDA42
RGB
rgb(189, 218, 66)
HSL
hsl(71°, 67%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 70%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(71°, 70%, 85%)
XYZ
47.0410 61.3550 14.5176
Yxy
61.3550 0.3827 0.4992
Hunter Lab
78.3294 -8.2109 12.0722
CIE-Lab
82.5692 -29.3645 67.7726

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#BDDA42 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BDDA42 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BDDA42 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#BDDA42

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDDA42 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#BDDA42

protanopia

#caca67

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BDDA42;

Text Color

color: #BDDA42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDDA42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDDA4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDDA42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDDA42 0%, #778c1c 100%);

#BDDA42 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BDDA42 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.