analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C2A680 — Sand
#C2A680 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 35° 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.
#c2a680
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #C2A680
- faf8f5
- ebe2d5
- dcccb5
- ccb696
- bd9f76
- ae8956
- 907145
- 705836
- 513f27
- 312618
- 110d08
Color schemes using #C2A680
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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#C2A680 FAQ
What color is #C2A680?
#C2A680 is a shade of sand in the orange family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 35% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C2A680?
#C2A680 is rgb(194, 166, 128) in RGB, hsl(35, 35%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 34%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C2A680?
White text on this background reaches 2.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.06:1.
What colors go well with #C2A680?
Its direct complement is #809BC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80BCC2 and #8580C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.