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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD9B89 — Khaki
#BD9B89 is a mid-tone moderately saturated beige sitting at 21° 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 #BD9B89
- f9f7f5
- e9ddd7
- d8c4b9
- c7aa9b
- b6917d
- a5785f
- 88624d
- 6a4c3c
- 4c372b
- 2e211a
- 100c09
Color schemes using #BD9B89
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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#BD9B89 FAQ
What color is #BD9B89?
#BD9B89 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD9B89?
#BD9B89 is rgb(189, 155, 137) in RGB, hsl(21, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 28%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD9B89?
White text on this background reaches 2.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.21:1.
What colors go well with #BD9B89?
Its direct complement is #89ABBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89BDB5 and #8991BD gives you contrast without the vibration.