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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC999D — Khaki
#CC999D is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #CC999D
- faf5f5
- ead6d7
- dab6b9
- cb979c
- bb787e
- ab5960
- 8e474d
- 6f383c
- 4f282b
- 30181a
- 110909
Color schemes using #CC999D
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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#CC999D FAQ
What color is #CC999D?
#CC999D is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 33% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC999D?
#CC999D is rgb(204, 153, 157) in RGB, hsl(355, 33%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 23%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC999D?
White text on this background reaches 2.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.61:1.
What colors go well with #CC999D?
Its direct complement is #99CCC8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99CCAE and #99B7CC gives you contrast without the vibration.