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#BEC18B color code is #BEC18B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bec18b.

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#BEC18B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BEC18B is 0.5095. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.88:1 against white and 11.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BEC18B on white1.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BEC18B on black11.19:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BEC18B1.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BEC18B11.19:1AAA

#BEC18B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BEC18B?+
The hex code for #BEC18B is #BEC18B. In RGB it's rgb(190, 193, 139), and in HSL it's hsl(63, 30%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #BEC18B?+
#BEC18B in RGB is (190, 193, 139). Written in CSS: rgb(190, 193, 139).
What is the CMYK value of #BEC18B?+
#BEC18B converts to CMYK(2%, 0%, 28%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BEC18B.
Is #bec18b a warm or cool color?+
#BEC18B (#BEC18B) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 63° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bec18b belong to?+
#BEC18B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 63°, 30%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #bec18b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BEC18B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.88:1 — 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 #bec18b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BEC18B (#BEC18B) is 452 C Pantone 452 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BEC18B in design

Practical guidance for using #bec18b (#BEC18B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BEC18B (#BEC18B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BEC18B (#BEC18B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#BEC18B 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. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#BEC18B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #BEC18B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #bec18b (#BEC18B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige