Color #BCBE21

Color Code #BCBE21

A precise look at this Yellow color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

YellowMid tone

Color preview#BCBE21

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#BCBE21

RGB

rgb(188, 190, 33)

HSL

hsl(60.76 70.4% 43.73%)

HSV

hsv(60.76 82.63% 74.51%)

CMYKApproximate

1.05%, 0%, 82.63%, 25.49%

Relative luminance0.47630—1

Contrast with white2:1WCAG

Contrast with black10.53:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample2:1

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Readable text sample10.53:1

AA ✓AAA ✓

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Yellow tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #BCBE21 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

#BCBE21 #2321BE

Analogous palette

#BE7221 #BCBE21 #6EBE21

Triadic palette

#BCBE21 #21BCBE #BE21BC

Monochrome scale

#3C3D0B #818217 #C6C823 #E1E25A #EDEE9F #F7F7D4

Complementary#2321BEView color Inverted#4341DEView color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #BCBE21;
  background-color: #BCBE211A;
  border-color: #BCBE21;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #BCBE21?

This color is RGB(188, 190, 33).

What is the HSL value of #BCBE21?

Its value is HSL(60.76°, 70.4%, 43.73%).

Is #BCBE21 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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CSS code example

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