#BEB353 Hex Color
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#beb353 is a mellow yellow with olive and gold undertones. Its muted saturation gives a soft, warm glow instead of a bright pop. Use it as a dominant base in spring themes or baby products, though it reads richer beside charcoal or plum than beside white. Black text passes easily on it, with about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #beb353
What is #beb353 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #beb353 is rgb(190, 179, 83), in HSL hsl(54, 45%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 56%, 25%.
What text color works best on #beb353?
Black text reads most clearly on #beb353, with about a 9.8:1 contrast ratio. That passes WCAG AA for small body text, so this shade works behind fine print and captions.
What colors pair well with #beb353?
Pair #beb353 with charcoal or deep plum for a warm, grounded contrast. Next to white it can wash out, so darker companions keep it looking rich.
Is #beb353 readable on white or black?
#beb353 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.76:1 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.