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#6E6A44
Beat Around The Bush
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On white
Aa
5.51:1
Passes AA
On black
Aa
3.17:1
AA · large text
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Aa#FFFFFF(5.51:1)
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Normal vision#6E6A44
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Deuteranopia#726A45
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Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Beat Around The Bush
Beat Around The Bush sits in the yellow family. Pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameBeat Around The Bush#6E6A44exactCSS nameDarkolivegreen#556B2FΔE 9.5Web-safe#666633#666633ΔE 4.2
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Beat Around The Bush — meaning & where to use it
Beat Around The Bush is a rich, mid-toned yellow — it reads as optimistic, bright and cheerful. It's a natural fit for highlights, warnings, and youthful, upbeat brand moments. To keep it balanced, pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down.
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