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Bean Paste Green
Bean Paste Green
#B9C9B4Click to copy
Bean Paste Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(185, 201, 180)Copy
HSLhsl(106, 16%, 75%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(106, 10%, 79%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 21%)Copy
Bean Paste Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#B9C9B4
Click to copy#C4B4C9
Click to copyAnalogous
#C3C9B4
Click to copy#B4C9BA
Click to copySplit Complementary
#BAB4C9
Click to copy#C9B4C3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B9C9B4
Click to copy#F1F2F1
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#829E79
Click to copy#51674A
Click to copy#222C1F
Click to copyBean Paste Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
1.74 : 1
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Black background #000000
12.08 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.59 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.27 : 1
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Bean Paste Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Bean Paste Green Color Introduction
Definition
Bean Paste Green (HEX #B9C9B4) has the RGB value rgb(185, 201, 180), the HSL value hsl(106°, 16%, 75%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 21%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Bean Paste Green is #C4B4C9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C3C9B4 and #B4C9BA that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#BAB4C9, #C9B4C3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Bean Paste Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Bean Paste Green has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 against white and 12.08:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Bean Paste Green has a lightness of 75% and a saturation of 16%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A classic color in the Morandi green range, a soft green tone with gray, as smooth as bean paste, natural and fresh.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Bean Paste Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Bean Paste Green is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Bean Paste Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
