analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDAD9D — Khaki
#CDAD9D is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 20° 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.
#cdad9d
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CDAD9D
- faf7f5
- eaddd6
- dac3b7
- caa998
- ba8f79
- aa755a
- 8d5f48
- 6e4a39
- 4f3529
- 302019
- 110b09
Color schemes using #CDAD9D
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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#CDAD9D FAQ
What color is #CDAD9D?
#CDAD9D is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 32% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDAD9D?
#CDAD9D is rgb(205, 173, 157) in RGB, hsl(20, 32%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 23%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDAD9D?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.06:1.
What colors go well with #CDAD9D?
Its direct complement is #9DBDCD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DCDC5 and #9DA5CD gives you contrast without the vibration.