analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBA19B — Khaki
#BBA19B is a light desaturated red sitting at 11° 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 #BBA19B
- f9f6f6
- e6dcda
- d3c2be
- c0a8a2
- ad8d86
- 9a736a
- 7f5e56
- 634943
- 473430
- 2b201d
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #BBA19B
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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#BBA19B FAQ
What color is #BBA19B?
#BBA19B is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 19% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBA19B?
#BBA19B is rgb(187, 161, 155) in RGB, hsl(11, 19%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 17%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBA19B?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #BBA19B?
Its direct complement is #9BB5BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BBBB1 and #9BA5BB gives you contrast without the vibration.