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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDA493 — Khaki
#CDA493 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #CDA493
- faf6f5
- ebdbd4
- ddc0b4
- cea594
- bf8a74
- b07054
- 925b43
- 724734
- 523326
- 321f17
- 110b08
Color schemes using #CDA493
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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#CDA493 FAQ
What color is #CDA493?
#CDA493 is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 37% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDA493?
#CDA493 is rgb(205, 164, 147) in RGB, hsl(18, 37%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 28%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDA493?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.33:1.
What colors go well with #CDA493?
Its direct complement is #93BCCD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #93CDC1 and #939ECD gives you contrast without the vibration.