#BCD660 Hex Color
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Reach for a bright lime like #bcd660 when a sale banner or energy drink label needs instant energy. Its warm yellow undertone keeps it mellow instead of harsh. The hex code #bcd660 sits high in lightness, so black text on it hits about 12.9:1 contrast, comfortably past AA. Pair it with plum or navy; skip white backgrounds where it fades.
Questions about #bcd660
What is #bcd660 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcd660 is rgb(188, 214, 96), in HSL hsl(73, 59%, 61%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 55%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #bcd660?
Is #bcd660 readable on white or black?
#bcd660 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.92:1 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.