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#BCEA7B color code is #BCEA7B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bcea7b.

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#BCEA7B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BCEA7B is 0.7097. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.38:1 against white and 15.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BCEA7B on white1.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BCEA7B on black15.19:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BCEA7B1.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BCEA7B15.19:1AAA

#BCEA7B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BCEA7B?+
The hex code for #BCEA7B is #BCEA7B. In RGB it's rgb(188, 234, 123), and in HSL it's hsl(85, 73%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #BCEA7B?+
#BCEA7B in RGB is (188, 234, 123). Written in CSS: rgb(188, 234, 123).
What is the CMYK value of #BCEA7B?+
#BCEA7B converts to CMYK(20%, 0%, 47%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BCEA7B.
Is #bcea7b a warm or cool color?+
#BCEA7B (#BCEA7B) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 85° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bcea7b belong to?+
#BCEA7B belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 85°, 73%, 70% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #bcea7b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BCEA7B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.38:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bcea7b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BCEA7B (#BCEA7B) is 599 C Pantone 599 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BCEA7B in design

Practical guidance for using #bcea7b (#BCEA7B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BCEA7B (#BCEA7B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BCEA7B (#BCEA7B) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BCEA7B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#BCEA7B is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.