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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CD9998 — Khaki
#CD9998 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #CD9998
- faf5f5
- ebd5d5
- dcb6b5
- cc9796
- bd7776
- ae5856
- 904745
- 703736
- 512727
- 311818
- 110808
Color schemes using #CD9998
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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#CD9998 FAQ
What color is #CD9998?
#CD9998 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CD9998?
#CD9998 is rgb(205, 153, 152) in RGB, hsl(1, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 26%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CD9998?
White text on this background reaches 2.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.61:1.
What colors go well with #CD9998?
Its direct complement is #98CCCD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98CDB3 and #98B2CD gives you contrast without the vibration.