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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE8E2D — Copper
#BE8E2D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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 #BE8E2D
- fcf9f3
- f3e6cd
- ead4a7
- e1c181
- d8ae5b
- d09c35
- ad8129
- 876420
- 614817
- 3b2c0e
- 150f05
Color schemes using #BE8E2D
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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#BE8E2D FAQ
What color is #BE8E2D?
#BE8E2D is a shade of copper in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 62% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BE8E2D?
#BE8E2D is rgb(190, 142, 45) in RGB, hsl(40, 62%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 76%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE8E2D?
White text on this background reaches 2.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.1:1.
What colors go well with #BE8E2D?
Its direct complement is #2D5DBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DA6BE and #452DBE gives you contrast without the vibration.