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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B1A695 — Khaki
#B1A695 is a mid-tone desaturated beige 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 #B1A695
- f8f8f6
- e5e1db
- d1cac0
- bdb3a5
- a99d8a
- 95866f
- 7b6e5b
- 605647
- 453d33
- 2a251f
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #B1A695
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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#B1A695 FAQ
What color is #B1A695?
#B1A695 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 15% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B1A695?
#B1A695 is rgb(177, 166, 149) in RGB, hsl(36, 15%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B1A695?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.76:1.
What colors go well with #B1A695?
Its direct complement is #95A0B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95AEB1 and #9895B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.