analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC9C8E — Khaki
#CC9C8E is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 14° 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.
#cc9c8e
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Tints and shades of #CC9C8E
- faf6f4
- ecdad4
- ddbdb4
- cfa193
- c08573
- b26953
- 935542
- 734234
- 523025
- 321d16
- 120a08
Color schemes using #CC9C8E
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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#CC9C8E FAQ
What color is #CC9C8E?
#CC9C8E is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 38% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC9C8E?
#CC9C8E is rgb(204, 156, 142) in RGB, hsl(14, 38%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 30%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC9C8E?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.71:1.
What colors go well with #CC9C8E?
Its direct complement is #8EBECC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8ECCBC and #8E9FCC gives you contrast without the vibration.