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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5B48A — Sand
#B5B48A is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 59° 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 #B5B48A
- f9f9f6
- e7e7d9
- d5d5bc
- c3c29f
- b1b082
- 9f9e65
- 838252
- 666640
- 49492e
- 2d2c1c
- 10100a
Color schemes using #B5B48A
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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#B5B48A FAQ
What color is #B5B48A?
#B5B48A is a shade of sand in the beige family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 23% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5B48A?
#B5B48A is rgb(181, 180, 138) in RGB, hsl(59, 23%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 24%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5B48A?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.86:1.
What colors go well with #B5B48A?
Its direct complement is #8B8CB6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8BA1B6 and #A08BB6 gives you contrast without the vibration.