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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4A355 — Moss
#B4A355 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #B4A355
- faf9f4
- ece8d4
- ded6b3
- cfc493
- c1b372
- b3a151
- 948541
- 746833
- 534a24
- 322d16
- 121008
Color schemes using #B4A355
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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#B4A355 FAQ
What color is #B4A355?
#B4A355 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 39% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4A355?
#B4A355 is rgb(180, 163, 85) in RGB, hsl(49, 39%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 53%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4A355?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.31:1.
What colors go well with #B4A355?
Its direct complement is #5566B4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5596B4 and #7355B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.