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#BFEC89 color code is #BFEC89. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bfec89.

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#BFEC89 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BFEC89 is 0.7287. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.35:1 against white and 15.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BFEC89 on white1.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BFEC89 on black15.57:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BFEC891.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BFEC8915.57:1AAA

#BFEC89 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BFEC89?+
The hex code for #BFEC89 is #BFEC89. In RGB it's rgb(191, 236, 137), and in HSL it's hsl(87, 72%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #BFEC89?+
#BFEC89 in RGB is (191, 236, 137). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 236, 137).
What is the CMYK value of #BFEC89?+
#BFEC89 converts to CMYK(19%, 0%, 42%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BFEC89.
Is #bfec89 a warm or cool color?+
#BFEC89 (#BFEC89) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 87° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bfec89 belong to?+
#BFEC89 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 87°, 72%, 73% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #bfec89 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BFEC89 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.35:1 — 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 #bfec89?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BFEC89 (#BFEC89) is 599 C Pantone 599 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BFEC89 in design

Practical guidance for using #bfec89 (#BFEC89) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BFEC89 (#BFEC89) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.6:1 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, #BFEC89 (#BFEC89) 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

#BFEC89 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

#BFEC89 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.