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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5BD89 — Sand
#B5BD89 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 69° 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 #B5BD89
- f9f9f5
- e6e9d7
- d3d8b9
- c0c79b
- adb67d
- 9ba55f
- 7f884d
- 636a3c
- 474c2b
- 2b2e1a
- 0f1009
Color schemes using #B5BD89
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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#B5BD89 FAQ
What color is #B5BD89?
#B5BD89 is a shade of sand in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5BD89?
#B5BD89 is rgb(181, 189, 137) in RGB, hsl(69, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 28%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5BD89?
White text on this background reaches 1.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.61:1.
What colors go well with #B5BD89?
Its direct complement is #9189BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #899BBD and #AB89BD gives you contrast without the vibration.