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#BECA53 color code is #BECA53. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #beca53.

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#BECA53 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BECA53 is 0.5381. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.79:1 against white and 11.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BECA53 on white1.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BECA53 on black11.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BECA531.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BECA5311.76:1AAA

#BECA53 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BECA53?+
The hex code for #BECA53 is #BECA53. In RGB it's rgb(190, 202, 83), and in HSL it's hsl(66, 53%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #BECA53?+
#BECA53 in RGB is (190, 202, 83). Written in CSS: rgb(190, 202, 83).
What is the CMYK value of #BECA53?+
#BECA53 converts to CMYK(6%, 0%, 59%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BECA53.
Is #beca53 a warm or cool color?+
#BECA53 (#BECA53) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 66° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #beca53 belong to?+
#BECA53 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 66°, 53%, 56% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #beca53 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BECA53 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.79:1 — 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 #beca53?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BECA53 (#BECA53) is 3101 C Chartreuse, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BECA53 in design

Practical guidance for using #beca53 (#BECA53) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BECA53 (#BECA53) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BECA53 (#BECA53) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#BECA53 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

#BECA53 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.