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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB9795 — Khaki
#BB9795 is a light desaturated red sitting at 3° 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 #BB9795
- f9f6f6
- e7dad9
- d4bebc
- c2a2a0
- b08583
- 9e6967
- 825553
- 654341
- 49302f
- 2c1d1c
- 100a0a
Color schemes using #BB9795
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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#BB9795 FAQ
What color is #BB9795?
#BB9795 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 22% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB9795?
#BB9795 is rgb(187, 151, 149) in RGB, hsl(3, 22%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 20%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB9795?
White text on this background reaches 2.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.97:1.
What colors go well with #BB9795?
Its direct complement is #95B9BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95BBAA and #95A6BB gives you contrast without the vibration.