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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CA9986 — Khaki
#CA9986 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #CA9986
- faf6f4
- ecdbd4
- debfb3
- cfa493
- c18872
- b36d51
- 945941
- 744533
- 533224
- 321e16
- 120b08
Color schemes using #CA9986
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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#CA9986 FAQ
What color is #CA9986?
#CA9986 is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 39% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CA9986?
#CA9986 is rgb(202, 153, 134) in RGB, hsl(17, 39%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 34%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CA9986?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.41:1.
What colors go well with #CA9986?
Its direct complement is #86B7CA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #86CABB and #8695CA gives you contrast without the vibration.