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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4998D — Khaki
#B4998D is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #B4998D
- f9f7f6
- e6ddd9
- d4c4bd
- c1aaa1
- af9184
- 9c7868
- 816254
- 654c42
- 48372f
- 2c211d
- 0f0c0a
Color schemes using #B4998D
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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#B4998D FAQ
What color is #B4998D?
#B4998D is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 21% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4998D?
#B4998D is rgb(180, 153, 141) in RGB, hsl(18, 21%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 22%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4998D?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.88:1.
What colors go well with #B4998D?
Its direct complement is #8DA9B4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8DB4AD and #8D95B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.