Information about #BBCC3D color

#BBCC3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BBCC3D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(187, 204, 61) — 73.3% red, 80% green, 23.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 7 / 0 / 56 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BBCC3D presents itself as a confidently colored yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Avocado Green (#B2C248). Nearby in the Register you will also find Las Palmas (#C6DA36) and Fuego (#C2D62E).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(187, 204, 61)), which gives #BBCC3D its character. If you plan to put text on a #BBCC3D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.8:1. #BBCC3D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BBCC3D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BBCC3D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BBCC3D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Las Palmas color link
Las Palmas

#C6DA36

Fuego color link
Fuego

#C2D62E

Margarita color link
Margarita

#B0C24A

Billy T color link
Billy T

#C1B943

Happy Hour color link
Happy Hour

#A9C949

Jardin Green color link
Jardin Green

#A5CF35

Warm Olive color link
Warm Olive

#C7B63C

Wattle color link
Wattle

#D6CA3D

Salad Green color link
Salad Green

#A1C935

Key Lime Pie color link
Key Lime Pie

#BFC921

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BBCC3D
  • RGB187, 204, 61
  • CMYK7, 0, 56, 20
  • CSSrgb(187, 204, 61)
  • HSL67°, 58%, 52%
  • HSL Precise67.133°, 58.367%, 51.961%
  • HSV67°, 70%, 80%
  • HSB67°, 70%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.800
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.800, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.800, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.800, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB80%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBBCC3D
  • DECIMAL ID12307517
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01