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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9AF93 — Khaki
#C9AF93 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #C9AF93
- faf7f5
- eae0d6
- dac9b6
- cbb297
- bb9b78
- ab8359
- 8e6c47
- 6f5438
- 4f3c28
- 302518
- 110d09
Color schemes using #C9AF93
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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#C9AF93 FAQ
What color is #C9AF93?
#C9AF93 is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 33% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9AF93?
#C9AF93 is rgb(201, 175, 147) in RGB, hsl(31, 33%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 27%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9AF93?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.04:1.
What colors go well with #C9AF93?
Its direct complement is #92ADC8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92C7C8 and #9392C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.