analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDA389 — Khaki
#BDA389 is a mid-tone moderately saturated beige sitting at 30° 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 #BDA389
- f9f7f5
- e9e0d7
- d8c8b9
- c7b19b
- b69a7d
- a5825f
- 886b4d
- 6a533c
- 4c3c2b
- 2e241a
- 100d09
Color schemes using #BDA389
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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#BDA389 FAQ
What color is #BDA389?
#BDA389 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDA389?
#BDA389 is rgb(189, 163, 137) in RGB, hsl(30, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 28%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDA389?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.76:1.
What colors go well with #BDA389?
Its direct complement is #89A3BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89BDBD and #8989BD gives you contrast without the vibration.