#BEC163 Hex Color
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Reach for #bec163 when a design needs a soft yellow that behaves more like a neutral. This pastel shade has muted, green-leaning undertones, so it feels warm and mellow rather than loud. It works well as a background for spring themes and baby products, and pairs nicely with dusty blue or terracotta. Black text reads clearly on it at about 11:1 contrast, so small type stays legible.
Questions about #bec163
What is #bec163 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bec163 is rgb(190, 193, 99), in HSL hsl(62, 43%, 57%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 49%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #bec163?
Dusty blue, terracotta, and charcoal all sit comfortably beside this muted yellow. Its green undertones also let it blend into olive and sage palettes without clashing.
Is #bec163 readable on white or black?
#bec163 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.99:1 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.