analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCB88E — Khaki
#CCB88E is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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.
#ccb88e
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #CCB88E
- faf8f4
- ece4d4
- ddd0b4
- cfbc93
- c0a873
- b29353
- 937942
- 735f34
- 524425
- 322916
- 120f08
Color schemes using #CCB88E
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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#CCB88E FAQ
What color is #CCB88E?
#CCB88E is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 38% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCB88E?
#CCB88E is rgb(204, 184, 142) in RGB, hsl(41, 38%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 30%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCB88E?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.81:1.
What colors go well with #CCB88E?
Its direct complement is #8EA2CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EC1CC and #9A8ECC gives you contrast without the vibration.