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Pixie Green

#BADEBA

Pixie Green is a cool light color with the hex code #BADEBA. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 186, 222, 186 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 16%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pixie Green color values

HEX
#BADEBA
RGB
186, 222, 186
HSL
120°, 35%, 80%
CMYK
16, 0, 16, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pixie Green sits at 120° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Pixie Green is rendered as rgb(186, 222, 186), where the green channel leads at 222, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Pixie Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 0M 16Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (16%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Pixie Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BADEBA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 186, 222, 186;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BADEBA',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 16%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(186, 222, 186)
rgba(186, 222, 186, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Linktree logo
Linktree
Pixar logo
Pixar

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BADEBA?
#BADEBA is Pixie Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 186, 222, 186. It has a hue of 120°, 35% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BADEBA?
The RGB color code for #BADEBA is rgb(186, 222, 186). This means it contains 186 red, 222 green, and 186 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pixie Green a warm or cool color?
Pixie Green (#BADEBA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BADEBA in CSS?
You can use #BADEBA in CSS with: background-color: #BADEBA; or color: #BADEBA; or as an RGB value: rgb(186, 222, 186). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 16%, 13%.

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