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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D2BE74 — Sand
#D2BE74 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 #D2BE74
- fbfaf3
- f0e9d0
- e4d8ad
- d9c889
- cdb766
- c2a642
- a18934
- 7e6b29
- 5a4d1d
- 372f12
- 131006
Color schemes using #D2BE74
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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#D2BE74 FAQ
What color is #D2BE74?
#D2BE74 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 51% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D2BE74?
#D2BE74 is rgb(210, 190, 116) in RGB, hsl(47, 51%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 45%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2BE74?
White text on this background reaches 1.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.36:1.
What colors go well with #D2BE74?
Its direct complement is #7489D2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #74B7D2 and #8F74D2 gives you contrast without the vibration.