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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9C176 — Sand
#B9C176 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 66° 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 #B9C176
- fafaf4
- e9ecd4
- d9ddb4
- c9cf93
- b8c073
- a8b253
- 8b9342
- 6c7334
- 4e5225
- 2f3216
- 111208
Color schemes using #B9C176
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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#B9C176 FAQ
What color is #B9C176?
#B9C176 is a shade of sand in the green family. It has a hue of 66 degrees, 38% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9C176?
#B9C176 is rgb(185, 193, 118) in RGB, hsl(66, 38%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 39%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9C176?
White text on this background reaches 1.92:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.95:1.
What colors go well with #B9C176?
Its direct complement is #7D76C1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7694C1 and #A376C1 gives you contrast without the vibration.