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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE9C89 — Khaki
#BE9C89 is a mid-tone moderately saturated beige sitting at 22° 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 #BE9C89
- faf7f5
- e9ddd7
- d8c4b9
- c8ab9a
- b7927c
- a6785e
- 8a624c
- 6b4d3b
- 4d372a
- 2f211a
- 100c09
Color schemes using #BE9C89
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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#BE9C89 FAQ
What color is #BE9C89?
#BE9C89 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE9C89?
#BE9C89 is rgb(190, 156, 137) in RGB, hsl(22, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 28%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE9C89?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.31:1.
What colors go well with #BE9C89?
Its direct complement is #89AABE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89BEB7 and #8990BE gives you contrast without the vibration.