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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B1A995 — Khaki
#B1A995 is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 43° 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 #B1A995
- f8f8f6
- e5e2db
- d1ccc0
- bdb6a5
- a9a08a
- 958a6f
- 7b725b
- 605947
- 454033
- 2a271f
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #B1A995
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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#B1A995 FAQ
What color is #B1A995?
#B1A995 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 15% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B1A995?
#B1A995 is rgb(177, 169, 149) in RGB, hsl(43, 15%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B1A995?
White text on this background reaches 2.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.98:1.
What colors go well with #B1A995?
Its direct complement is #959DB1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95ABB1 and #9B95B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.