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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCC299 — Khaki
#CCC299 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #CCC299
- faf9f5
- eae6d6
- dad3b6
- cbc097
- bbae78
- ab9b59
- 8e8047
- 6f6438
- 4f4728
- 302b18
- 110f09
Color schemes using #CCC299
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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#CCC299 FAQ
What color is #CCC299?
#CCC299 is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 33% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCC299?
#CCC299 is rgb(204, 194, 153) in RGB, hsl(48, 33%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 25%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCC299?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.74:1.
What colors go well with #CCC299?
Its direct complement is #99A3CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99BDCC and #A899CC gives you contrast without the vibration.