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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C3988D — Khaki
#C3988D is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #C3988D
- faf6f5
- eadad6
- d9beb8
- c9a299
- b9877a
- a96b5b
- 8c574a
- 6d4439
- 4e3129
- 2f1d19
- 110a09
Color schemes using #C3988D
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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#C3988D FAQ
What color is #C3988D?
#C3988D is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 31% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C3988D?
#C3988D is rgb(195, 152, 141) in RGB, hsl(12, 31%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 28%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C3988D?
White text on this background reaches 2.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.2:1.
What colors go well with #C3988D?
Its direct complement is #8DB8C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8DC3B3 and #8D9EC3 gives you contrast without the vibration.