analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B09CA5 — Khaki
#B09CA5 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 333° 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 #B09CA5
- f8f7f7
- e3dce0
- cec2c8
- baa8b0
- a58e98
- 907481
- 765f69
- 5c4a52
- 42353b
- 282024
- 0e0b0d
Color schemes using #B09CA5
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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#B09CA5 FAQ
What color is #B09CA5?
#B09CA5 is a shade of khaki in the gray family. It has a hue of 333 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B09CA5?
#B09CA5 is rgb(176, 156, 165) in RGB, hsl(333, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 6%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B09CA5?
White text on this background reaches 2.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.14:1.
What colors go well with #B09CA5?
Its direct complement is #9CB0A7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CB09D and #9CAFB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.