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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D7C488 — Sand
#D7C488 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #D7C488
- fbf9f4
- efe8d0
- e4d7ad
- d8c68a
- ccb567
- c1a344
- a08735
- 7d692a
- 5a4c1e
- 362e12
- 131006
Color schemes using #D7C488
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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#D7C488 FAQ
What color is #D7C488?
#D7C488 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 50% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D7C488?
#D7C488 is rgb(215, 196, 136) in RGB, hsl(46, 50%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 37%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D7C488?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.14:1.
What colors go well with #D7C488?
Its direct complement is #889BD7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88C2D7 and #9E88D7 gives you contrast without the vibration.