#BCC497 Color Information

Hex color code: #BCC497

A pastel yellow shade, #BCC497 appears as (188, 196, 151) in RGB and (71°, 28%, 68%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#BCC497

RGB

188, 196, 151

HSL

71°, 28%, 68%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 23%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BCC497;
background-color: #BCC497;
border-color: #BCC497;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BCC497;
border: 2px solid #BCC497;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BCC497]
text-[#BCC497]
border-[#BCC497]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BCC497]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BCC497, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BCC497; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BCC497; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BCC497; background-color: #BCC49715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BCC49720; border-left: 4px solid #BCC497; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BCC497; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BCC497 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 196, 151

Red: 188 / Green: 196 / Blue: 151

HSL

71°, 28%, 68%

Hue: 71° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 23%, 23%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 23%

What color is #BCC497?

#BCC497 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9F97C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BCC497 to RGB:

rgb(188, 196, 151)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BCC497 to HSL:

hsl(71, 28%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BCC497 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 0%, 23%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#BCC497 is a delicate yellow color with RGB values of 188, 196, 151 and HSL of 71°, 28%, 68%. This green hue evokes nature and harmony, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BCC497 is #9F97C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C4B697.

Use #BCC497 in CSS: color: #BCC497 or background-color: #BCC497. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BCC497

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 11.48:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC497?

#BCC497 is a delicate yellow color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #BCC497?

#BCC497 in RGB is (188, 196, 151) - 188 red, 196 green, and 151 blue.

How to use #BCC497 in CSS?

Use #BCC497 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BCC497?

#9F97C4 (complementary), #C4B697 (analogous), and #9CA966 (lighter shade) work well with #BCC497.