Pisco Sour color: hex code #BEEB71
Pisco Sour has the hex code #BEEB71. It is a light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 92.2% green and 44.3% blue (190, 235, 113).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 75% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 52% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.31:1).
Pisco Sour (#BEEB71) color codes
| HEX | #BEEB71 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 235, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 92.2%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 75%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 52%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 52%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.75, -33.29, 53.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.75, 63.33, 121.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.924, 71.555, 26.59) | |
| Decimal | 12512113 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pisco Sour, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BEEB71 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEEB71 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BEEB71 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6de66Protanopia
no red cones#efdb79Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4e2cfTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #beeb71; }
.text { color: #beeb71; }
.border { border: 2px solid #beeb71; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 235 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #beeb71, #81eb71); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Kiwi.
See #BEEB71 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BEEB71?
- #BEEB71 is a light, moderate yellow-green known as Pisco Sour. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pisco Sour?
- The RGB value is 190, 235, 113: 190 red, 235 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pisco Sour?
- The complementary color is #9E71EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEEB71?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.31:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.