analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCA58E — Khaki
#CCA58E is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #CCA58E
- faf7f4
- ecddd4
- ddc3b4
- cfa993
- c08f73
- b27553
- 936042
- 734b34
- 523625
- 322116
- 120b08
Color schemes using #CCA58E
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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#CCA58E FAQ
What color is #CCA58E?
#CCA58E is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 38% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCA58E?
#CCA58E is rgb(204, 165, 142) in RGB, hsl(22, 38%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 30%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCA58E?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.34:1.
What colors go well with #CCA58E?
Its direct complement is #8EB6CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8ECCC4 and #8E97CC gives you contrast without the vibration.