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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9AA92 — Khaki
#B9AA92 is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 37° 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 #B9AA92
- f9f8f6
- e7e1d9
- d4cbbc
- c2b5a0
- b09f83
- 9e8867
- 827053
- 655741
- 493f2f
- 2c261c
- 100d0a
Color schemes using #B9AA92
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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#B9AA92 FAQ
What color is #B9AA92?
#B9AA92 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 22% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9AA92?
#B9AA92 is rgb(185, 170, 146) in RGB, hsl(37, 22%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 21%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9AA92?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.23:1.
What colors go well with #B9AA92?
Its direct complement is #92A1B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92B5B9 and #9792B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.