#BCEA72 Hex Color
An intense and glowing high-chroma lime
This high-chroma lime demands attention with its intense, glowing brightness. Because #bcea72 is so saturated, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background field. Use it to inject energy into UI gaming elements or sports branding. Pair this hex code with deep, dark grays or black to ensure maximum readability, as it provides excellent contrast for text.
Questions about #bcea72
What is #bcea72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcea72 is rgb(188, 234, 114), in HSL hsl(83, 74%, 68%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 51%, 8%.
How can I use #bcea72 effectively in a design?
#bcea72 is extremely vibrant, so it works best when reserved for call-to-action buttons, gaming UI highlights, or small graphic accents. Avoid using it as a large background color, as its intensity can quickly overwhelm the viewer and cause eye strain.
Is #bcea72 readable on white or black?
#bcea72 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.15:1 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.