Color #BEF3CD Color / Colour Code #BEF3CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #bef3cd (#BEF3CD). The colour is a green tone with 69% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BEF3CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BEF3CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BEF3CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 137 with its complement at 317 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BEF3CD
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BEF3CD
Design Use Cases for #BEF3CD
Vibrant Brand Color
#BEF3CD has a strong 69% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #BEF3CD is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#BEF3CD falls in the green range (hue 137). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BEF3CD (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bef3cd, #f3bee4);
CSS Code for #BEF3CD
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Colors visually similar to #BEF3CD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BEF3CD (#BEF3CD)
#BEF3CD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 190 red, 243 green, and 205 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 69% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BEF3CD is 223/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BEF3CD against white is 1.24:1 and against black is 16.89:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.89:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F3BEE4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BEF3CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CAF3BE and #BEF3E8, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BEF3CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BEF3CD?
- #BEF3CD is Color #BEF3CD, a green color (colour) with RGB(190, 243, 205), HSL(137, 69%, 85%), and CMYK(22%, 0%, 16%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #BEF3CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #BEF3CD has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.89:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BEF3CD?
- The complementary colour is #F3BEE4 (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CAF3BE and #BEF3E8. The triadic palette adds #CDBEF3 and #F3CDBE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BEF3CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bef3cd; or rgb(190, 243, 205); or hsl(137, 69%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 69% 85%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.