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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEB489 — Sand
#BEB489 is a mid-tone moderately saturated beige 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.
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Tints and shades of #BEB489
- faf9f5
- e9e6d7
- d8d2b9
- c8bf9a
- b7ac7c
- a6995e
- 8a7e4c
- 6b623b
- 4d472a
- 2f2b1a
- 100f09
Color schemes using #BEB489
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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#BEB489 FAQ
What color is #BEB489?
#BEB489 is a shade of sand in the beige family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEB489?
#BEB489 is rgb(190, 180, 137) in RGB, hsl(49, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 28%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEB489?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.08:1.
What colors go well with #BEB489?
Its direct complement is #8992BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89ADBE and #9989BE gives you contrast without the vibration.