Color swatch image showing #BDDA59 with RGB(189,218,89) values

#BDDA59 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BDDA59 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BDDA59 Color Information

#BDDA59 RGB value is (189, 218, 89). The hex color red value is 189, green is 218, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 73°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 59 percent, 15 percent.

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#BDDA59 Color Meaning

Color #BDDA59 conveys renewal, adaptability, and fresh momentum. #BDDA59 yellow green tone bridges growth and brightness, creating a sense of seasonal transition. Therefore, color #BDDA59 feels active yet balanced. From a psychological standpoint, color #BDDA59 encourages curiosity and flexible thinking. #BDDA59 supports learning and exploration by keeping energy light and forward moving. The color can reduce stagnation and mental fatigue. Culturally, color #BDDA59 aligns with early growth, innovation, and sustainable progress. Symbolically, color #BDDA59 represents potential in motion, highlighting beginnings that already show direction.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDDA59 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
#BDDA59
RGB
rgb(189, 218, 89)
HSL
hsl(73°, 64%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 59%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(73°, 59%, 85%)
XYZ
47.8608 61.6829 18.8346
Yxy
61.6829 0.3728 0.4805
Hunter Lab
78.5385 -7.8618 11.1877
CIE-Lab
82.7445 -27.8358 58.8122

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#BDDA59 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

#BDDA59 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 #BDDA59 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDDA59 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BDDA59;

Text Color

color: #BDDA59;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDDA59;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDDA5940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDDA59;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDDA59 0%, #7a9220 100%);

#BDDA59 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BDDA59 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.