analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDB38D — Khaki
#CDB38D is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 36° 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.
#cdb38d
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #CDB38D
- faf8f4
- ece2d4
- decdb3
- cfb793
- c1a172
- b38c51
- 947341
- 745a33
- 534024
- 322716
- 120e08
Color schemes using #CDB38D
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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#CDB38D FAQ
What color is #CDB38D?
#CDB38D is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 39% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDB38D?
#CDB38D is rgb(205, 179, 141) in RGB, hsl(36, 39%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 31%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDB38D?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.43:1.
What colors go well with #CDB38D?
Its direct complement is #8EA7CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EC7CD and #948ECD gives you contrast without the vibration.