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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC9B62 — Sand
#BC9B62 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange 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.
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Tints and shades of #BC9B62
- faf8f4
- ece3d3
- deceb3
- d0b992
- c2a471
- b48f50
- 957640
- 745c32
- 544224
- 332816
- 120e08
Color schemes using #BC9B62
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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#BC9B62 FAQ
What color is #BC9B62?
#BC9B62 is a shade of sand in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 40% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC9B62?
#BC9B62 is rgb(188, 155, 98) in RGB, hsl(38, 40%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 48%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC9B62?
White text on this background reaches 2.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8:1.
What colors go well with #BC9B62?
Its direct complement is #6283BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #62B0BC and #6E62BC gives you contrast without the vibration.