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Key Lime Pie

#BCBC10

Key Lime Pie is a neutral medium color with the hex code #BCBC10. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 188, 16 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 91%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Key Lime Pie color values

HEX
#BCBC10
RGB
188, 188, 16
HSL
60°, 84%, 40%
CMYK
0, 0, 91, 26

About this color

Key Lime Pie sits at 60° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Key Lime Pie is rendered as rgb(188, 188, 16), where the red channel dominates at 188, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Key Lime Pie translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 91Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Key Lime Pie

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BCBC10;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 188, 16;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BCBC10',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 91%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 188, 16)
rgba(188, 188, 16, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BCBC10?
#BCBC10 is Key Lime Pie, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 188, 188, 16. It has a hue of 60°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BCBC10?
The RGB color code for #BCBC10 is rgb(188, 188, 16). This means it contains 188 red, 188 green, and 16 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Key Lime Pie a warm or cool color?
Key Lime Pie (#BCBC10) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #BCBC10 in CSS?
You can use #BCBC10 in CSS with: background-color: #BCBC10; or color: #BCBC10; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 188, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 91%, 26%.