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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4AA50 — Moss
#B4AA50 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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 #B4AA50
- fafaf4
- ecead3
- dedab3
- d0ca92
- c2ba71
- b4aa50
- 958d40
- 746e32
- 544f24
- 333016
- 121108
Color schemes using #B4AA50
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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#B4AA50 FAQ
What color is #B4AA50?
#B4AA50 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 40% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4AA50?
#B4AA50 is rgb(180, 170, 80) in RGB, hsl(54, 40%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 56%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4AA50?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.81:1.
What colors go well with #B4AA50?
Its direct complement is #505AB4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #508CB4 and #7850B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.