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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB9995 — Khaki
#BB9995 is a light desaturated red sitting at 6° 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 #BB9995
- f9f6f6
- e7dad9
- d4bfbc
- c2a3a0
- b08883
- 9e6c67
- 825853
- 654441
- 49312f
- 2c1e1c
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #BB9995
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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#BB9995 FAQ
What color is #BB9995?
#BB9995 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 22% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB9995?
#BB9995 is rgb(187, 153, 149) in RGB, hsl(6, 22%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 20%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB9995?
White text on this background reaches 2.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.1:1.
What colors go well with #BB9995?
Its direct complement is #95B8BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95BBAC and #95A4BB gives you contrast without the vibration.