What color is #BEC275?

#BEC275 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(190, 194, 117), and in HSL hsl(63, 39%, 61%).

Is #BEC275 accessible as text?

On white, #BEC275 has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #BEC275, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BEC275?

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

What colors go well with #BEC275?

#BEC275 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7975C2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BEC275 below.

Is #BEC275 good for buttons?

#BEC275 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BEC275 — white text only reaches 1.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BEC275 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BEC275 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BEC275 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BEC275

Not just a swatch — here's how #BEC275 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BEC275 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BEC275 Secondary #B16907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki 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 #BEC275 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki 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 #BEC275 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki 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 #BEC275 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Dark Khaki 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 #BEC275 Secondary #E9ECD1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BEC275 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BEC275

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BEC275 with

Tan Pistachio Glaucous Platinum Army Green

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 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F1E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A5C275 — 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 #BEC275 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BEC275;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 194 117;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.3% 0.100 111.0);
  --color-50: #FAFBF4;
  --color-100: #F2F3E2;
  --color-200: #E4E6C6;
  --color-300: #CED19E;
  --color-400: #B6B979;
  --color-500: #999D58;
  --color-600: #777949;
  --color-700: #565738;
  --color-800: #393A27;
  --color-900: #232419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFBF4',
    100: '#F2F3E2',
    200: '#E4E6C6',
    300: '#CED19E',
    400: '#B6B979',
    500: '#999D58',
    600: '#777949',
    700: '#565738',
    800: '#393A27',
    900: '#232419',
  },
}

$base: #BEC275;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF4;
$base-100: #F2F3E2;
$base-200: #E4E6C6;
$base-300: #CED19E;
$base-400: #B6B979;
$base-500: #999D58;
$base-600: #777949;
$base-700: #565738;
$base-800: #393A27;
$base-900: #232419;
$base-hover: #A8AD4C;
$base-subtle: #E9EAD8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BEC275",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4E6C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CED19E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B6B979",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#999D58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#777949",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565738",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}