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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4994E — Moss
#B4994E is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 44° 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 #B4994E
- faf9f4
- ece6d3
- ded3b3
- d0c092
- c2ac71
- b49950
- 957e40
- 746332
- 544724
- 332b16
- 120f08
Color schemes using #B4994E
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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#B4994E FAQ
What color is #B4994E?
#B4994E is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 40% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4994E?
#B4994E is rgb(180, 153, 78) in RGB, hsl(44, 40%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 57%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4994E?
White text on this background reaches 2.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.61:1.
What colors go well with #B4994E?
Its direct complement is #506BB4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #509DB4 and #6750B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.