analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BABE8E — Khaki
#BABE8E is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #BABE8E
- f9f9f5
- e7e8d7
- d5d7ba
- c3c69c
- b0b57e
- 9ea460
- 83874e
- 666a3d
- 494c2c
- 2c2e1a
- 101009
Color schemes using #BABE8E
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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#BABE8E FAQ
What color is #BABE8E?
#BABE8E is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 27% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BABE8E?
#BABE8E is rgb(186, 190, 142) in RGB, hsl(65, 27%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 25%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BABE8E?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.84:1.
What colors go well with #BABE8E?
Its direct complement is #928EBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EA2BE and #AA8EBE gives you contrast without the vibration.