Yellow Green

Q: How do I use #BCDB8A in CSS?

You can use #BCDB8A in CSS with: background-color: #BCDB8A; or color: #BCDB8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 219, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 37%, 14%.

#BCDB8A

Yellow Green is a neutral light color with the hex code #BCDB8A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 188, 219, 138 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 37%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Yellow Green color values

HEX: #BCDB8A
RGB: 188, 219, 138
HSL: 83°, 53%, 70%
CMYK: 14, 0, 37, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Yellow Green sits at 83° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Yellow Green is rendered as rgb(188, 219, 138), where the green channel leads at 219, 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, Yellow Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 0M 37Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (37%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Yellow Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BCDB8A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 219, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BCDB8A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 219, 138)
rgba(188, 219, 138, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 83° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BCDB8A?

#BCDB8A is Yellow Green, a neutral light color with RGB values of 188, 219, 138. It has a hue of 83°, 53% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BCDB8A?

The RGB color code for #BCDB8A is rgb(188, 219, 138). This means it contains 188 red, 219 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Yellow Green a warm or cool color?

Yellow Green (#BCDB8A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #BCDB8A in CSS?

You can use #BCDB8A in CSS with: background-color: #BCDB8A; or color: #BCDB8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 219, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 37%, 14%.