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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEA74B — Sand
#BEA74B is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #BEA74B
- fbfaf4
- efe9d1
- e2d8af
- d6c78c
- c9b66a
- bda547
- 9d8938
- 7a6b2c
- 584c20
- 352e13
- 131007
Color schemes using #BEA74B
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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#BEA74B FAQ
What color is #BEA74B?
#BEA74B is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 47% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEA74B?
#BEA74B is rgb(190, 167, 75) in RGB, hsl(48, 47%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 61%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEA74B?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.82:1.
What colors go well with #BEA74B?
Its direct complement is #4B62BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4B9CBE and #6E4BBE gives you contrast without the vibration.