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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD998F — Khaki
#BD998F is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #BD998F
- f9f6f5
- e8dbd8
- d7c0ba
- c5a59d
- b48b7f
- a37062
- 865b4f
- 69473e
- 4b332c
- 2e1f1b
- 100b09
Color schemes using #BD998F
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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#BD998F FAQ
What color is #BD998F?
#BD998F is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 26% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD998F?
#BD998F is rgb(189, 153, 143) in RGB, hsl(13, 26%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 24%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD998F?
White text on this background reaches 2.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.12:1.
What colors go well with #BD998F?
Its direct complement is #8FB3BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FBDB0 and #8F9CBD gives you contrast without the vibration.