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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCAE71 — Sand
#BCAE71 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #BCAE71
- faf9f5
- ebe7d5
- dcd5b5
- cdc395
- beb175
- af9f55
- 918344
- 716635
- 514926
- 312c17
- 111008
Color schemes using #BCAE71
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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#BCAE71 FAQ
What color is #BCAE71?
#BCAE71 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCAE71?
#BCAE71 is rgb(188, 174, 113) in RGB, hsl(49, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 40%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCAE71?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.43:1.
What colors go well with #BCAE71?
Its direct complement is #717FBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #71A4BC and #8971BC gives you contrast without the vibration.