analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCB494 — Khaki
#BCB494 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 48° 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 #BCB494
- f9f8f6
- e7e4d9
- d5d0bc
- c3bc9f
- b1a882
- 9f9365
- 837952
- 665f40
- 49442e
- 2d291c
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #BCB494
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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#BCB494 FAQ
What color is #BCB494?
#BCB494 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 23% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCB494?
#BCB494 is rgb(188, 180, 148) in RGB, hsl(48, 23%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 21%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCB494?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.09:1.
What colors go well with #BCB494?
Its direct complement is #949CBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #94B0BC and #A094BC gives you contrast without the vibration.