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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B0A89C — Khaki
#B0A89C is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 36° 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 #B0A89C
- f8f8f7
- e3e1dc
- cecac2
- bab3a8
- a59c8e
- 908574
- 766d5f
- 5c554a
- 423d35
- 282520
- 0e0d0b
Color schemes using #B0A89C
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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#B0A89C FAQ
What color is #B0A89C?
#B0A89C is a shade of khaki in the gray family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B0A89C?
#B0A89C is rgb(176, 168, 156) in RGB, hsl(36, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B0A89C?
White text on this background reaches 2.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.93:1.
What colors go well with #B0A89C?
Its direct complement is #9CA4B0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CAEB0 and #9E9CB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.