What color is #BEBE2D?

#BEBE2D is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(190, 190, 45), and in HSL hsl(60, 62%, 46%).

Is #BEBE2D accessible as text?

On white, #BEBE2D has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #BEBE2D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BEBE2D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #BEBE2D?

#BEBE2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D2DBE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BEBE2D below.

Is #BEBE2D good for buttons?

#BEBE2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BEBE2D — white text only reaches 1.98:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BEBE2D the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #BEBE2D is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#BEBE2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BEBE2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BEBE2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BEBE2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BEBE2D Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Peridot as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BEBE2D Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BEBE2D Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Peridot holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BEBE2D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Peridot opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BEBE2D Secondary #E6E7BE Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peridot is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BEBE2D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 74/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 61/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BEBE2D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F0D7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8EBE2D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BEBE2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BEBE2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 190 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.7% 0.156 109.5);
  --color-50: #FDFDF2;
  --color-100: #F8F8DD;
  --color-200: #EFEFBD;
  --color-300: #E0E090;
  --color-400: #CCCC66;
  --color-500: #B1B144;
  --color-600: #87873A;
  --color-700: #60602E;
  --color-800: #3F3F22;
  --color-900: #272716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FDFDF2',
    100: '#F8F8DD',
    200: '#EFEFBD',
    300: '#E0E090',
    400: '#CCCC66',
    500: '#B1B144',
    600: '#87873A',
    700: '#60602E',
    800: '#3F3F22',
    900: '#272716',
  },
}

$base: #BEBE2D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF2;
$base-100: #F8F8DD;
$base-200: #EFEFBD;
$base-300: #E0E090;
$base-400: #CCCC66;
$base-500: #B1B144;
$base-600: #87873A;
$base-700: #60602E;
$base-800: #3F3F22;
$base-900: #272716;
$base-hover: #989824;
$base-subtle: #E9E9C2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BEBE2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFEFBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0E090",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CCCC66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1B144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87873A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60602E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BEBE2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #BEBE2D

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