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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C89799 — Khaki
#C89799 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #C89799
- faf5f5
- ead6d7
- d9b8b9
- c9999a
- b97a7c
- a95b5e
- 8c4a4c
- 6d393b
- 4e292a
- 2f191a
- 110909
Color schemes using #C89799
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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#C89799 FAQ
What color is #C89799?
#C89799 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 31% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C89799?
#C89799 is rgb(200, 151, 153) in RGB, hsl(358, 31%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 24%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C89799?
White text on this background reaches 2.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.34:1.
What colors go well with #C89799?
Its direct complement is #97C8C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97C8AE and #97B2C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.