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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9ABA4 — Khaki
#C9ABA4 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #C9ABA4
- f9f6f5
- e8dbd8
- d7bfba
- c5a49d
- b4897f
- a36d62
- 86594f
- 69453e
- 4b322c
- 2e1e1b
- 100b09
Color schemes using #C9ABA4
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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#C9ABA4 FAQ
What color is #C9ABA4?
#C9ABA4 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 26% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9ABA4?
#C9ABA4 is rgb(201, 171, 164) in RGB, hsl(11, 26%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 18%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9ABA4?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.84:1.
What colors go well with #C9ABA4?
Its direct complement is #A5C3CA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5CABE and #A5B1CA gives you contrast without the vibration.