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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7A899 — Khaki
#C7A899 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 20° 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 #C7A899
- faf7f5
- e9ddd7
- d8c3b9
- c8a99a
- b7907c
- a6765e
- 8a604c
- 6b4b3b
- 4d362a
- 2f211a
- 100c09
Color schemes using #C7A899
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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#C7A899 FAQ
What color is #C7A899?
#C7A899 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 29% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C7A899?
#C7A899 is rgb(199, 168, 153) in RGB, hsl(20, 29%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 23%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7A899?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.49:1.
What colors go well with #C7A899?
Its direct complement is #99B8C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99C7BF and #99A1C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.