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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB9E9B — Khaki
#BB9E9B 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 #BB9E9B
- f9f6f6
- e6dbda
- d3c0be
- c0a5a2
- ad8a86
- 9a6f6a
- 7f5a56
- 634643
- 473330
- 2b1f1d
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #BB9E9B
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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#BB9E9B FAQ
What color is #BB9E9B?
#BB9E9B is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 19% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB9E9B?
#BB9E9B is rgb(187, 158, 155) in RGB, hsl(6, 19%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 17%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB9E9B?
White text on this background reaches 2.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.48:1.
What colors go well with #BB9E9B?
Its direct complement is #9BB8BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BBBAE and #9BA8BB gives you contrast without the vibration.