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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7B699 — Khaki
#C7B699 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 38° 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 #C7B699
- faf8f5
- e9e2d7
- d8cdb9
- c8b79a
- b7a17c
- a68c5e
- 8a734c
- 6b5a3b
- 4d402a
- 2f271a
- 100e09
Color schemes using #C7B699
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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#C7B699 FAQ
What color is #C7B699?
#C7B699 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 29% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C7B699?
#C7B699 is rgb(199, 182, 153) in RGB, hsl(38, 29%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 23%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7B699?
White text on this background reaches 1.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.58:1.
What colors go well with #C7B699?
Its direct complement is #99AAC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99C1C7 and #9F99C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.