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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C6998B — Khaki
#C6998B is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #C6998B
- faf6f5
- eadad5
- dbbfb6
- cca396
- bc8777
- ad6b58
- 8f5746
- 6f4437
- 503127
- 311e18
- 110a08
Color schemes using #C6998B
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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#C6998B FAQ
What color is #C6998B?
#C6998B is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 34% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C6998B?
#C6998B is rgb(198, 153, 139) in RGB, hsl(14, 34%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 30%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C6998B?
White text on this background reaches 2.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.33:1.
What colors go well with #C6998B?
Its direct complement is #8BB8C6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8BC6B6 and #8B9BC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.