Color swatch image showing #BDDA51 with RGB(189,218,81) values

#BDDA51 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BDDA51 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BDDA51 Color Information

#BDDA51 RGB value is (189, 218, 81). The hex color red value is 189, green is 218, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 73°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 63 percent, 15 percent.

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#BDDA51 Color Meaning

Color #BDDA51 conveys renewal, adaptability, and fresh momentum. #BDDA51 yellow green tone bridges growth and brightness, creating a sense of seasonal transition. Therefore, color #BDDA51 feels active yet balanced. From a psychological standpoint, color #BDDA51 encourages curiosity and flexible thinking. #BDDA51 supports learning and exploration by keeping energy light and forward moving. The color can reduce stagnation and mental fatigue. Culturally, color #BDDA51 aligns with early growth, innovation, and sustainable progress. Symbolically, color #BDDA51 represents potential in motion, highlighting beginnings that already show direction.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDDA51 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
#BDDA51
RGB
rgb(189, 218, 81)
HSL
hsl(73°, 65%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 63%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(73°, 63%, 85%)
XYZ
47.5429 61.5557 17.1602
Yxy
61.5557 0.3766 0.4875
Hunter Lab
78.4574 -7.9974 11.5313
CIE-Lab
82.6766 -28.4259 62.1004

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#BDDA51 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

#BDDA51 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 #BDDA51 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.

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#BDDA51

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 #BDDA51 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

#BDDA51

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BDDA51;

Text Color

color: #BDDA51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDDA51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDDA5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDDA51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDDA51 0%, #78911f 100%);

#BDDA51 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BDDA51 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.