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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D1BA52 — Sand
#D1BA52 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.
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Tints and shades of #D1BA52
- fcfaf3
- f2ebce
- e8dca9
- dece84
- d4bf5f
- cbb03a
- a8922d
- 837223
- 5e5219
- 39320f
- 141105
Color schemes using #D1BA52
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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#D1BA52 FAQ
What color is #D1BA52?
#D1BA52 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 58% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D1BA52?
#D1BA52 is rgb(209, 186, 82) in RGB, hsl(49, 58%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 61%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D1BA52?
White text on this background reaches 1.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.86:1.
What colors go well with #D1BA52?
Its direct complement is #5269D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52A9D1 and #7A52D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.