analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C79F99 — Khaki
#C79F99 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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.
#c79f99
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C79F99
- faf6f5
- e9d9d7
- d8bdb9
- c8a09a
- b7847c
- a6675e
- 8a544c
- 6b413b
- 4d2f2a
- 2f1d1a
- 100a09
Color schemes using #C79F99
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.
Nearby colors
#C79F99 FAQ
What color is #C79F99?
#C79F99 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 29% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C79F99?
#C79F99 is rgb(199, 159, 153) in RGB, hsl(8, 29%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 23%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C79F99?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.85:1.
What colors go well with #C79F99?
Its direct complement is #99C1C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99C7B6 and #99AAC7 gives you contrast without the vibration.