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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9B492 — Khaki
#B9B492 is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 52° 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 #B9B492
- f9f9f6
- e7e5d9
- d4d1bc
- c2bea0
- b0aa83
- 9e9667
- 827c53
- 656141
- 49452f
- 2c2a1c
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #B9B492
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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#B9B492 FAQ
What color is #B9B492?
#B9B492 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 22% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9B492?
#B9B492 is rgb(185, 180, 146) in RGB, hsl(52, 22%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 21%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9B492?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.01:1.
What colors go well with #B9B492?
Its direct complement is #9297B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92ABB9 and #A192B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.