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#BECBA9 color code is #BECBA9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #becba9.

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#BECBA9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BECBA9 is 0.5652. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.71:1 against white and 12.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BECBA9 on white1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BECBA9 on black12.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BECBA91.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BECBA912.30:1AAA

#BECBA9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BECBA9?+
The hex code for #BECBA9 is #BECBA9. In RGB it's rgb(190, 203, 169), and in HSL it's hsl(83, 25%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #BECBA9?+
#BECBA9 in RGB is (190, 203, 169). Written in CSS: rgb(190, 203, 169).
What is the CMYK value of #BECBA9?+
#BECBA9 converts to CMYK(6%, 0%, 17%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BECBA9.
Is #becba9 a warm or cool color?+
#BECBA9 (#BECBA9) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 83° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #becba9 belong to?+
#BECBA9 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 83°, 25%, 73% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #becba9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BECBA9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.71:1 — 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 #becba9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BECBA9 (#BECBA9) is 7493 C Pale Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BECBA9 in design

Practical guidance for using #becba9 (#BECBA9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BECBA9 (#BECBA9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BECBA9 (#BECBA9) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. 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

#BECBA9 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

#BECBA9 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.

Brands that use #BECBA9

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #becba9 (#BECBA9). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige