analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B09BA8 — Khaki
#B09BA8 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 323° 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 #B09BA8
- f8f6f8
- e4dce1
- cfc2ca
- baa8b3
- a68d9c
- 917386
- 775e6e
- 5d4955
- 43353d
- 292025
- 0e0b0d
Color schemes using #B09BA8
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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#B09BA8 FAQ
What color is #B09BA8?
#B09BA8 is a shade of khaki in the gray family. It has a hue of 323 degrees, 12% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B09BA8?
#B09BA8 is rgb(176, 155, 168) in RGB, hsl(323, 12%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 5%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B09BA8?
White text on this background reaches 2.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.1:1.
What colors go well with #B09BA8?
Its direct complement is #9BB0A3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EB09B and #9BB0AE gives you contrast without the vibration.