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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B49C72 — Sand
#B49C72 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #B49C72
- faf8f5
- eae2d6
- d9cdb8
- c9b799
- b9a27a
- a98c5b
- 8c734a
- 6d5a39
- 4e4129
- 2f2719
- 110e09
Color schemes using #B49C72
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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#B49C72 FAQ
What color is #B49C72?
#B49C72 is a shade of sand in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 31% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B49C72?
#B49C72 is rgb(180, 156, 114) in RGB, hsl(38, 31%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B49C72?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.94:1.
What colors go well with #B49C72?
Its direct complement is #738BB5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #73ACB5 and #7C73B5 gives you contrast without the vibration.