analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCBE74 — Sand
#BCBE74 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.
#bcbe74
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCBE74
- fafaf5
- eaebd5
- dbdcb5
- cbcd95
- bcbe75
- acaf55
- 8e9144
- 6f7135
- 505126
- 303117
- 111108
Color schemes using #BCBE74
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.
Nearby colors
#BCBE74 FAQ
What color is #BCBE74?
#BCBE74 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCBE74?
#BCBE74 is rgb(188, 190, 116) in RGB, hsl(62, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 39%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCBE74?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.76:1.
What colors go well with #BCBE74?
Its direct complement is #7774BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7497BE and #9B74BE gives you contrast without the vibration.