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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BAA76D — Sand
#BAA76D is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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 #BAA76D
- faf9f5
- ebe5d5
- dcd2b5
- cdbf95
- beac75
- af9955
- 917e44
- 716235
- 514626
- 312b17
- 110f08
Color schemes using #BAA76D
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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#BAA76D FAQ
What color is #BAA76D?
#BAA76D is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 36% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BAA76D?
#BAA76D is rgb(186, 167, 109) in RGB, hsl(45, 36%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 41%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BAA76D?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.84:1.
What colors go well with #BAA76D?
Its direct complement is #6D81BA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6DA7BA and #816DBA gives you contrast without the vibration.