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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B0A873 — Sand
#B0A873 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 52° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #B0A873
- f9f9f5
- e9e6d7
- d8d4b9
- c7c19b
- b6ae7d
- a59c5f
- 88804d
- 6a643c
- 4c482b
- 2e2c1a
- 100f09
Color schemes using #B0A873
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#B0A873 FAQ
What color is #B0A873?
#B0A873 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 28% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B0A873?
#B0A873 is rgb(176, 168, 115) in RGB, hsl(52, 28%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 35%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B0A873?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #B0A873?
Its direct complement is #737BB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #739AB0 and #8973B0 gives you contrast without the vibration.