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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE9949 — Copper
#BE9949 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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 #BE9949
- fbf9f4
- efe5d1
- e2d2af
- d6be8c
- c9ab6a
- bd9847
- 9d7d38
- 7a612c
- 584620
- 352a13
- 130f07
Color schemes using #BE9949
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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#BE9949 FAQ
What color is #BE9949?
#BE9949 is a shade of copper in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 47% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE9949?
#BE9949 is rgb(190, 153, 73) in RGB, hsl(41, 47%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 62%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE9949?
White text on this background reaches 2.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.84:1.
What colors go well with #BE9949?
Its direct complement is #4B70BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4BA9BE and #604BBE gives you contrast without the vibration.