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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C4C29C — Khaki
#C4C29C is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 57° 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.
#c4c29c
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Tints and shades of #C4C29C
- f9f9f5
- e8e7d8
- d6d5bb
- c4c39d
- b3b080
- a19e63
- 858350
- 68663e
- 4b492d
- 2d2c1b
- 10100a
Color schemes using #C4C29C
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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#C4C29C FAQ
What color is #C4C29C?
#C4C29C is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 25% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C4C29C?
#C4C29C is rgb(196, 194, 156) in RGB, hsl(57, 25%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 20%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C4C29C?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.54:1.
What colors go well with #C4C29C?
Its direct complement is #9C9EC4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CB2C4 and #AE9CC4 gives you contrast without the vibration.