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What color is BADF31?

The RGB color code for color number #BADF31 is RGB(186, 223, 49). In the RGB color model, #BADF31 has a red value of 186, a green value of 223, and a blue value of 49. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 78.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 72.8° (degrees), 73.1 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BADF31 has a hue of 72.8° (degrees), 78.0 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.



Color BADF31 is cool or warm?

Color BADF31 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BADF31? (For interior and product design)

BADF31 has an LRV of nearly 63. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#BADF31

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of #BADF31 with dark and light Color




Is #BADF31 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BADF31 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BADF31 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 223, 49)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
223 (87.5%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.59%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
78.03%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(72.76deg, 73.1 %, 53.3 %)

Hue
72.76°
Saturation
73.11 %.
Lightness
53.33 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 188, 37)
Red
27 (10.7%)
Yellow
188 (73.6%)
Blue
37 (14.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
72.76°
Saturation
78.03 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 72.76°

W: 19.22 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 47.19

Y : 63.44

Z : 12.66

YXY

Y1 : 63.44

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.51

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 12.55%

Y : 80.78%


LRV

~ 63.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.5GY 8.2/11.7

CIE-Lab

L : 83.67

A : -33.69

B : 74.22

CIE-Lch

L : 83.67

C : 81.51

H : 114.42

CIE-Luv

L : 83.67

U : -17.14

V : 89.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.65

A : -33.62

B : 46.33






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BADF31


Here are the colors similar to BADF31. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B0E313
Inchworm
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#CAE00D
Bitter Lemon
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#D1E231
Pear
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BADF31.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BADF31.


#C0DF16
PANTONE 2297 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#AADB1E
PANTONE 2290 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#A7D500
PANTONE 2291 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B7DB57
PANTONE 2298 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BADF31.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BADF31.


#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BADF31


Here are the paint colors similar to BADF31. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BADF31 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BADF31 to Benjamin Moore


#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#D2E169
Apple Green (2026-40)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#A4C700
Margarita (2026-20)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BADF31 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BADF31 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#CAE277
Celery (DE 5557)
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BADF31 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BADF31 to PPG Paints


#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BADF31 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BADF31 to Valspar


#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 9.13 (90.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BADF31 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BADF31 to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 9.31 (90.7% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 12.24 (87.8% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 12.45 (87.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color BADF31 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BADF31 to Behr


#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 10.75 (89.3% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 11.68 (88.3% similar)
#B2DD8E
Early Spring (MQ4-46)
ΔE - 12.24 (87.8% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 12.86 (87.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BADF31 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BADF31
Inchworm*

5631DF
Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #BADF31?

Color that best contrast with #BADF31 is #5631DF, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #BADF31?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BADF31 is #5631DF, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*.





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