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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C1B176 — Sand
#C1B176 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #C1B176
- faf9f4
- ece7d4
- ddd4b4
- cfc293
- c0af73
- b29d53
- 938242
- 736534
- 524925
- 322c16
- 120f08
Color schemes using #C1B176
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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#C1B176 FAQ
What color is #C1B176?
#C1B176 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 38% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C1B176?
#C1B176 is rgb(193, 177, 118) in RGB, hsl(47, 38%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 39%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C1B176?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.82:1.
What colors go well with #C1B176?
Its direct complement is #7686C1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #76ACC1 and #8B76C1 gives you contrast without the vibration.