#BEC279 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried grass and pale olive, #bec279 is a mellow yellow pulled toward green. Its muted feel comes from gray mixed in, similar to what colors make gray. It works best as a supporting tone beside navy or terracotta, and black text reads clearly on it at about 11.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #bec279
What is #bec279 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bec279 is rgb(190, 194, 121), in HSL hsl(63, 37%, 62%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 38%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #bec279?
Navy, terracotta, and charcoal flatter #bec279 because deep or earthy neighbors keep this muted yellow from washing out against white. Sage and cream also suit softer spring palettes.
Does black or white text read better on #bec279?
Black text reads far better on #bec279, reaching about 11.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body copy. White text falls short on this shade, so avoid it for small type.
Is #bec279 readable on white or black?
#bec279 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.18:1 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.