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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7BD99 — Khaki
#C7BD99 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 47° 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 #C7BD99
- faf9f5
- e9e5d7
- d8d1b9
- c8be9a
- b7aa7c
- a6975e
- 8a7c4c
- 6b613b
- 4d452a
- 2f2a1a
- 100f09
Color schemes using #C7BD99
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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#C7BD99 FAQ
What color is #C7BD99?
#C7BD99 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 29% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C7BD99?
#C7BD99 is rgb(199, 189, 153) in RGB, hsl(47, 29%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 23%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7BD99?
White text on this background reaches 1.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.17:1.
What colors go well with #C7BD99?
Its direct complement is #99A3C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99BAC7 and #A699C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.