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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7C799 — Khaki
#C7C799 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 60° 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 #C7C799
- fafaf5
- e9e9d7
- d8d8b9
- c8c89a
- b7b77c
- a6a65e
- 8a8a4c
- 6b6b3b
- 4d4d2a
- 2f2f1a
- 101009
Color schemes using #C7C799
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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#C7C799 FAQ
What color is #C7C799?
#C7C799 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 29% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C7C799?
#C7C799 is rgb(199, 199, 153) in RGB, hsl(60, 29%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 23%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7C799?
White text on this background reaches 1.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.06:1.
What colors go well with #C7C799?
Its direct complement is #9999C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99B0C7 and #B099C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.