Key Lime Pie

Q: How do I use #BCBC29 in CSS?

You can use #BCBC29 in CSS with: background-color: #BCBC29; or color: #BCBC29; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 188, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 78%, 26%.

#BCBC29

Key Lime Pie is a neutral medium color with the hex code #BCBC29. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 188, 41 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 78%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Key Lime Pie color values

HEX: #BCBC29
RGB: 188, 188, 41
HSL: 60°, 64%, 45%
CMYK: 0, 0, 78, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Key Lime Pie sits at 60° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 64% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, 41), 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 78Y 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Key Lime Pie

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BCBC29;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 188, 41;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BCBC29',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 78%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 188, 41)
rgba(188, 188, 41, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 60° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BCBC29?

#BCBC29 is Key Lime Pie, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 188, 188, 41. It has a hue of 60°, 64% saturation, and 45% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BCBC29?

The RGB color code for #BCBC29 is rgb(188, 188, 41). This means it contains 188 red, 188 green, and 41 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Key Lime Pie a warm or cool color?

Key Lime Pie (#BCBC29) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #BCBC29 in CSS?

You can use #BCBC29 in CSS with: background-color: #BCBC29; or color: #BCBC29; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 188, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 78%, 26%.