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Key Lime Pie

#BDB70F

Key Lime Pie is a warm medium color with the hex code #BDB70F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 189, 183, 15 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 92%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Key Lime Pie color values

HEX
#BDB70F
RGB
189, 183, 15
HSL
58°, 85%, 40%
CMYK
0, 3, 92, 26

About this color

Key Lime Pie sits at 58° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Key Lime Pie is rendered as rgb(189, 183, 15), where the red channel dominates at 189, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Key Lime Pie translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 3M 92Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Key Lime Pie

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BDB70F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 183, 15;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BDB70F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 92%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(189, 183, 15)
rgba(189, 183, 15, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BDB70F?
#BDB70F is Key Lime Pie, a warm medium color with RGB values of 189, 183, 15. It has a hue of 58°, 85% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BDB70F?
The RGB color code for #BDB70F is rgb(189, 183, 15). This means it contains 189 red, 183 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Key Lime Pie a warm or cool color?
Key Lime Pie (#BDB70F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BDB70F in CSS?
You can use #BDB70F in CSS with: background-color: #BDB70F; or color: #BDB70F; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 183, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 92%, 26%.