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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BFAAA6 — Khaki
#BFAAA6 is a light desaturated red sitting at 10° 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 #BFAAA6
- f9f7f6
- e5dddb
- d1c3c0
- bda9a4
- aa8f89
- 96756e
- 7c5f5a
- 604a46
- 453532
- 2a201e
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #BFAAA6
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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#BFAAA6 FAQ
What color is #BFAAA6?
#BFAAA6 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 16% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BFAAA6?
#BFAAA6 is rgb(191, 170, 166) in RGB, hsl(10, 16%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 13%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BFAAA6?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.52:1.
What colors go well with #BFAAA6?
Its direct complement is #A6BBBF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6BFB7 and #A6AEBF gives you contrast without the vibration.