analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C3B992 — Khaki
#C3B992 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 48° 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 #C3B992
- faf9f5
- e9e5d7
- d8d2b9
- c8bf9a
- b7ab7c
- a6985e
- 8a7d4c
- 6b623b
- 4d462a
- 2f2b1a
- 100f09
Color schemes using #C3B992
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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#C3B992 FAQ
What color is #C3B992?
#C3B992 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 29% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C3B992?
#C3B992 is rgb(195, 185, 146) in RGB, hsl(48, 29%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 25%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C3B992?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.68:1.
What colors go well with #C3B992?
Its direct complement is #929CC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92B5C3 and #A192C3 gives you contrast without the vibration.