analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEAD60 — Sand
#BEAD60 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.
#bead60
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Tints and shades of #BEAD60
- fbf9f4
- ede8d3
- dfd7b2
- d2c690
- c4b56f
- b7a34e
- 97873e
- 766930
- 554c23
- 332e15
- 121007
Color schemes using #BEAD60
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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#BEAD60 FAQ
What color is #BEAD60?
#BEAD60 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 42% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEAD60?
#BEAD60 is rgb(190, 173, 96) in RGB, hsl(49, 42%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 49%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEAD60?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.34:1.
What colors go well with #BEAD60?
Its direct complement is #6071BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #60A0BE and #7E60BE gives you contrast without the vibration.