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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7CAA0 — Ash
#C7CAA0 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C7CAA0
- f9f9f5
- e7e9d7
- d6d8b9
- c4c79b
- b2b67d
- a0a55f
- 84884d
- 676a3c
- 4a4c2b
- 2d2e1a
- 101009
Color schemes using #C7CAA0
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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#C7CAA0 FAQ
What color is #C7CAA0?
#C7CAA0 is a shade of ash in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C7CAA0?
#C7CAA0 is rgb(199, 202, 160) in RGB, hsl(64, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 21%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7CAA0?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.38:1.
What colors go well with #C7CAA0?
Its direct complement is #A3A0CA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A0B2CA and #B8A0CA gives you contrast without the vibration.