#BEAE6E Hex Color
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This unsaturated yellow lands between a pale gold and light khaki. Because of its muted, warm character, it works well as a background color for spring-themed branding or baby products. The hex code #beae6e offers excellent contrast with black text, making it readable for small copy. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground the softness of the yellow and avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #beae6e
What is #beae6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #beae6e is rgb(190, 174, 110), in HSL hsl(48, 38%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 42%, 25%.
What colors pair best with the #beae6e khaki shade?
Pair #beae6e with charcoal or deep espresso tones to provide the necessary contrast for readability. Using this muted yellow against dark neutrals grounds the color effectively and prevents the design from feeling too washed out or overly pale.
Is #beae6e a good choice for text on a white background?
This color lacks sufficient contrast to be used as text against a standard white background, making it difficult for many users to read. It functions much better as a subtle, warm background color for dark text or bold accents.
Is #beae6e readable on white or black?
#beae6e has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.46:1 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.