#BBCB63 Hex Color
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Reach for #bbcb63 when a design needs energy without neon glare. This mellow yellow carries a clear green undertone, so it reads fresh and sparkly rather than golden. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, paired with charcoal or deep plum, and it suits sale graphics, budgets, and construction signage. Black text sits comfortably on the hex code #bbcb63 at about 11.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #bbcb63
What is #bbcb63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbcb63 is rgb(187, 203, 99), in HSL hsl(69, 50%, 59%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 51%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #bbcb63?
Charcoal, deep plum, and dark teal all ground #bbcb63 without dulling its glow. Skip pale neutrals, since this yellow-green can look washed out next to white or cream.
Is #bbcb63 readable on white or black?
#bbcb63 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.