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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE9A8E — Khaki
#BE9A8E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 15° 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 #BE9A8E
- f9f6f5
- e8dcd7
- d7c1ba
- c6a69c
- b58c7e
- a47160
- 875c4e
- 6a483d
- 4c342c
- 2e1f1a
- 100b09
Color schemes using #BE9A8E
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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#BE9A8E FAQ
What color is #BE9A8E?
#BE9A8E is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 27% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE9A8E?
#BE9A8E is rgb(190, 154, 142) in RGB, hsl(15, 27%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 25%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE9A8E?
White text on this background reaches 2.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.2:1.
What colors go well with #BE9A8E?
Its direct complement is #8EB2BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EBEB2 and #8E9ABE gives you contrast without the vibration.