#B9DCA0 — Basil Smash Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#B9DCA0

≈ Basil Smash

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On white

1.52:1

Fails AA

On black

11.51:1

Passes AAA

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Aa#1C1916(11.51:1)

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Hue95°Saturation27%Brightness86%

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Normal vision#B9DCA0

Protanopia#E1D39C

Deuteranopia#DCD0A3

Tritanopia#BAD7CC

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Basil Smash

Basil Smash sits in the green family. Pair it with warm woods, cream and terracotta, or a crisp white for a clean, natural feel, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Enchanted Lavender#C3A0DC Imperial Lilac#A5A0DC Velvet Horizon#DCA0D7 Zombie#D7DCA0 Distant Cloud#EAEDE8 Deep Forest#373E32

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameBasil Smash#B7E1A1ΔE 1.6 CSS nameLightgreen#90EE90ΔE 9.4 Web-safe#99CC99#99CC99ΔE 6.2

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Basil Smash — meaning & where to use it

Basil Smash is a bright green — it reads as fresh, natural and reassuring. It's a natural fit for health, sustainability, finance and outdoor brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm woods, cream and terracotta, or a crisp white for a clean, natural feel.

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