analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCB385 — Sand
#CCB385 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 39° 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.
#ccb385
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Tints and shades of #CCB385
- faf8f4
- ede4d3
- dfcfb2
- d1bb91
- c3a670
- b5914f
- 96783f
- 755d31
- 544323
- 332915
- 120e08
Color schemes using #CCB385
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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#CCB385 FAQ
What color is #CCB385?
#CCB385 is a shade of sand in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 41% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCB385?
#CCB385 is rgb(204, 179, 133) in RGB, hsl(39, 41%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 35%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCB385?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.35:1.
What colors go well with #CCB385?
Its direct complement is #859ECC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85C1CC and #8F85CC gives you contrast without the vibration.