analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BABD5C — Sand
#BABD5C is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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.
#babd5c
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Tints and shades of #BABD5C
- fafbf4
- ecedd3
- dedfb2
- d0d290
- c1c46f
- b3b74e
- 94973e
- 747630
- 535523
- 323315
- 121207
Color schemes using #BABD5C
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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#BABD5C FAQ
What color is #BABD5C?
#BABD5C is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 42% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BABD5C?
#BABD5C is rgb(186, 189, 92) in RGB, hsl(62, 42%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 51%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BABD5C?
White text on this background reaches 2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.52:1.
What colors go well with #BABD5C?
Its direct complement is #5F5CBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C89BC and #8F5CBC gives you contrast without the vibration.