#BEF0A9 Hex Color
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A pale, lightly desaturated lime green, #bef0a9 has yellow-green undertones and a softened finish. Its high lightness creates open space, making it useful as a dominant background for spring, wellness, baby, or nature-focused designs. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for definition. The hex code #bef0a9 supports clear black body text with about 16.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #bef0a9
What is #bef0a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bef0a9 is rgb(190, 240, 169), in HSL hsl(102, 70%, 80%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 30%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #bef0a9?
Does #bef0a9 read as warm or cool?
#bef0a9 reads as a softly warm green because its lime hue leans yellow rather than blue, while its high lightness and muted saturation keep the effect gentle, fresh, and open instead of vivid or sharp.
Is #bef0a9 readable on white or black?
#bef0a9 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.22:1 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.