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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C6AE8B — Khaki
#C6AE8B is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #C6AE8B
- faf8f5
- eae2d5
- dbccb6
- ccb696
- bca077
- ad8b58
- 8f7246
- 6f5937
- 504027
- 312718
- 110e08
Color schemes using #C6AE8B
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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#C6AE8B FAQ
What color is #C6AE8B?
#C6AE8B is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 34% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C6AE8B?
#C6AE8B is rgb(198, 174, 139) in RGB, hsl(36, 34%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 30%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C6AE8B?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.83:1.
What colors go well with #C6AE8B?
Its direct complement is #8BA2C6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8BC0C6 and #918BC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.