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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CAB79B — Khaki
#CAB79B is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #CAB79B
- faf8f5
- eae2d6
- d9ccb8
- c9b699
- b9a07a
- a98a5b
- 8c714a
- 6d5839
- 4e3f29
- 2f2619
- 110e09
Color schemes using #CAB79B
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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#CAB79B FAQ
What color is #CAB79B?
#CAB79B is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 31% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CAB79B?
#CAB79B is rgb(202, 183, 155) in RGB, hsl(36, 31%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 23%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CAB79B?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.76:1.
What colors go well with #CAB79B?
Its direct complement is #9BAECA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BC5CA and #A09BCA gives you contrast without the vibration.