#BEFB9F Hex Color
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Energy drink labels and sports graphics often reach for a luminous lime like this one. #befb9f is light and highly saturated, reading fresh instead of harsh. The hex code shines as an accent against deep plum or charcoal, though it can wash out beside plain white. Black text sits on top at about 17.5:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #befb9f
What is #befb9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #befb9f is rgb(190, 251, 159), in HSL hsl(100, 92%, 80%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 37%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #befb9f?
Deep plum and charcoal tame its brightness and let the lime pop as an accent. Muted olive keeps things tonal, while dusty rose creates a fresh, unexpected pairing.
Is #befb9f readable on white or black?
#befb9f has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.48:1 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.