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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5A491 — Khaki
#C5A491 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #C5A491
- faf7f5
- eaddd6
- d9c4b8
- c9ab99
- b9917a
- a9785b
- 8c624a
- 6d4c39
- 4e3729
- 2f2119
- 110c09
Color schemes using #C5A491
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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#C5A491 FAQ
What color is #C5A491?
#C5A491 is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 31% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5A491?
#C5A491 is rgb(197, 164, 145) in RGB, hsl(22, 31%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 26%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5A491?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.09:1.
What colors go well with #C5A491?
Its direct complement is #91B2C5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #91C5BE and #9198C5 gives you contrast without the vibration.