Light Soft Chartreuse is a medium-light, saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BDDC74, which equals rgb(189, 220, 116) in RGB and hsl(78, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C14 M0 Y47 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BDDC74 - RGB
189, 220, 116 - HSL
78°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
14, 0, 47, 14 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light Soft Chartreuse
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 13.65:1. Its complementary color is #9374DC.
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Light Soft Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #BDDC74 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 220, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 78°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 14%, 0%, 47%, 14% |
| Decimal | 12442740 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F9E8 - 100
#E9F3D1 - 200
#DEEEBA - 300
#D3E8A2 - 400
#C8E28B - 500
#BDDC74 - 600
#9EB761 - 700
#7E934D - 800
#5F6E3A - 900
#3F4927 - 950
#202513
Color harmonies for Light Soft Chartreuse
- Complementary
#9374DC≈ Medium Purple - Analogous −30°
#DCC874≈ Light Soft Gold - Analogous +30°
#89DC74≈ Light Soft Shamrock - Triadic +120°
#74BDDC≈ Light Soft Azure - Triadic +240°
#DC74BD≈ Light Soft Rose - Split 150°
#7489DC≈ Light Soft Sapphire - Split 210°
#C874DC≈ Light Soft Orchid
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Chartreuse | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Soft Chartreuse | Aa | 13.65:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Soft Chartreuse
background-color: #BDDC74;color: #BDDC74;background-color: rgb(189, 220, 116);background-color: hsl(78, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-chartreuse: #BDDC74; }class="bg-[#BDDC74]"Colors similar to Light Soft Chartreuse
- Light Soft Spring Bud
#B3DC74 - Light Soft Lime
#C8DC74 - Light Soft Apple
#A8DC74 - Light Soft Citron
#D2DC74 - Light Muted Lime
#BDCB86 - Light Muted Citron
#C4CB86 - Light Muted Chartreuse
#B6CB86 - Light Bright Chartreuse
#C4EE63 - Light Bright Spring Bud
#B6EE63 - Light Muted Yellow
#CBCB86 - Light Muted Spring Bud
#AFCB86 - Light Soft Fern
#9EDC74
More green shades
- Very Dark Soft Chartreuse
#394912 - Dark Soft Chartreuse
#526A1B - Deep Soft Chartreuse
#6C8B23 - Medium Dark Soft Chartreuse
#85AB2B - Soft Chartreuse
#9ECC33 - Medium Light Soft Chartreuse
#AED454 - Pale Soft Chartreuse
#CDE495 - Very Pale Soft Chartreuse
#DCEDB6 - Palest Soft Chartreuse
#ECF5D6 - Darkest Muted Chartreuse
#1E240F - Very Dark Muted Chartreuse
#35401C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Light Soft Chartreuse is #BDDC74.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Chartreuse?
Light Soft Chartreuse has an RGB value of 189, 220, 116 (rgb(189, 220, 116)). In HSL it is 78°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Chartreuse?
Use black text on Light Soft Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 and black text has 13.65:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Light Soft Chartreuse is #9374DC. Analogous colors #DCC874 and #89DC74 also pair well.