analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDC09B — Khaki
#BDC09B is a light desaturated yellow sitting at 65° 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.
#bdc09b
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDC09B
- f9f9f6
- e6e7d9
- d3d5bc
- c0c39f
- adb182
- 9a9f65
- 7f8352
- 636640
- 47492e
- 2b2d1c
- 0f100a
Color schemes using #BDC09B
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.
Nearby colors
#BDC09B FAQ
What color is #BDC09B?
#BDC09B is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 23% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDC09B?
#BDC09B is rgb(189, 192, 155) in RGB, hsl(65, 23%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 19%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDC09B?
White text on this background reaches 1.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.18:1.
What colors go well with #BDC09B?
Its direct complement is #9E9BC0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BAAC0 and #B19BC0 gives you contrast without the vibration.