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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDC198 — Khaki
#CDC198 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #CDC198
- faf9f5
- ebe6d5
- dcd3b5
- ccc096
- bdac76
- ae9956
- 907e45
- 706336
- 514727
- 312b18
- 110f08
Color schemes using #CDC198
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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#CDC198 FAQ
What color is #CDC198?
#CDC198 is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDC198?
#CDC198 is rgb(205, 193, 152) in RGB, hsl(46, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 26%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDC198?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.68:1.
What colors go well with #CDC198?
Its direct complement is #98A4CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98BFCD and #A698CD gives you contrast without the vibration.