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#BFC99C color code is #BFC99C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bfc99c.

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#BFC99C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BFC99C is 0.5525. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.74:1 against white and 12.05:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BFC99C on white1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BFC99C on black12.05:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BFC99C1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BFC99C12.05:1AAA

#BFC99C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BFC99C?+
The hex code for #BFC99C is #BFC99C. In RGB it's rgb(191, 201, 156), and in HSL it's hsl(73, 29%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #BFC99C?+
#BFC99C in RGB is (191, 201, 156). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 201, 156).
What is the CMYK value of #BFC99C?+
#BFC99C converts to CMYK(5%, 0%, 22%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BFC99C.
Is #bfc99c a warm or cool color?+
#BFC99C (#BFC99C) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 73° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bfc99c belong to?+
#BFC99C belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 73°, 29%, 70% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #bfc99c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BFC99C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.74:1 — 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 #bfc99c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BFC99C (#BFC99C) is 7493 C Pale Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BFC99C in design

Practical guidance for using #bfc99c (#BFC99C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BFC99C (#BFC99C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.1:1 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, #BFC99C (#BFC99C) 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

#BFC99C 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

#BFC99C 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 #BFC99C

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #bfc99c (#BFC99C). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige