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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B0AD9C — Khaki
#B0AD9C is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 51° 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 #B0AD9C
- f8f8f7
- e3e2dc
- cecdc2
- bab7a8
- a5a18e
- 908c74
- 76735f
- 5c5a4a
- 424035
- 282720
- 0e0e0b
Color schemes using #B0AD9C
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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#B0AD9C FAQ
What color is #B0AD9C?
#B0AD9C is a shade of khaki in the gray family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B0AD9C?
#B0AD9C is rgb(176, 173, 156) in RGB, hsl(51, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B0AD9C?
White text on this background reaches 2.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.3:1.
What colors go well with #B0AD9C?
Its direct complement is #9C9FB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CA9B0 and #A39CB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.