analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9A37E — Sand
#B9A37E is a mid-tone moderately saturated beige 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.
#b9a37e
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B9A37E
- faf8f5
- e9e2d7
- d9cdb8
- c8b79a
- b8a27b
- a88c5d
- 8b734b
- 6c5a3a
- 4e402a
- 2f2719
- 110e09
Color schemes using #B9A37E
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.
Nearby colors
#B9A37E FAQ
What color is #B9A37E?
#B9A37E is a shade of sand in the beige family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9A37E?
#B9A37E is rgb(185, 163, 126) in RGB, hsl(38, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 32%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9A37E?
White text on this background reaches 2.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.6:1.
What colors go well with #B9A37E?
Its direct complement is #7E94B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EB1B9 and #867EB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.