analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCB98E — Khaki
#CCB98E is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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.
#ccb98e
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Tints and shades of #CCB98E
- faf9f4
- ece5d4
- ddd1b4
- cfbd93
- c0a973
- b29553
- 937b42
- 736034
- 524525
- 322a16
- 120f08
Color schemes using #CCB98E
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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#CCB98E FAQ
What color is #CCB98E?
#CCB98E is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 38% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCB98E?
#CCB98E is rgb(204, 185, 142) in RGB, hsl(42, 38%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 30%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCB98E?
White text on this background reaches 1.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.9:1.
What colors go well with #CCB98E?
Its direct complement is #8EA1CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EC0CC and #9B8ECC gives you contrast without the vibration.