Color swatch image showing Pastel Green (#BDECB6) with RGB(189,236,182) values

Pastel Green (#BDECB6) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Pastel Green (#BDECB6) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Pastel Green (#BDECB6) Color Information

Pastel Green (#BDECB6) RGB value is (189, 236, 182). The hex color red value is 189, green is 236, and blue is 182. Its HSL format shows a hue of 112°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 0 percent, 23 percent, 7 percent.

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Pastel Green (#BDECB6) Color Meaning

Pastel Green (#BDECB6) denotes nurtured growth, gentle success, and eco-friendly assurance. This soft, yellowish-green is reminiscent of healthy new leaves, succulent plants, and organic cotton, suggesting vitality that is cultivated, safe, and sustainable. Psychologically, Pastel Green (#BDECB6) is reassuring and restorative, promoting feelings of well-being, harmony, and gentle progress. It signifies "healthy" and "natural" in a calm, trustworthy manner, often used to signal ethical choices, wellness, and balanced living. This color feels both fresh and reliable. Culturally, Pastel Green (#BDECB6) is dominant in the wellness industry, eco-product packaging, and modern healthcare design, symbolizing clean living, mindful consumption, and holistic health. Symbolically, it represents growth that is cared for, nature as a managed sanctuary, and success that is measured in balance and sustainability. Spiritually, Pastel Green (#BDECB6) aligns with the heart chakra's connection to nurturing and growth, encouraging a compassionate stewardship of both self and environment.

Color Conversion

Convert Pastel Green (#BDECB6) 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
#BDECB6
RGB
rgb(189, 236, 182)
HSL
hsl(112°, 59%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 0%, 23%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(112°, 23%, 93%)
XYZ
59.4252 74.1871 55.4435
Yxy
74.1871 0.3143 0.3924
Hunter Lab
86.1319 -8.8785 6.4317
CIE-Lab
89.0108 -25.0890 21.3451

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue182 / 255 (71%)
71%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

Pastel Green (#BDECB6) 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

Pastel Green (#BDECB6) 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 Pastel Green (#BDECB6) 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+)

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDECB6 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

Pastel Green (#BDECB6)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BDECB6;

Text Color

color: #BDECB6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDECB6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDECB640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDECB6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDECB6 0%, #44bf31 100%);

Pastel Green (#BDECB6) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Pastel Green (#BDECB6) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.