analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDC59D — Khaki
#CDC59D is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #CDC59D
- faf9f5
- eae7d6
- dad4b7
- cac298
- baaf79
- aa9d5a
- 8d8148
- 6e6539
- 4f4829
- 302c19
- 110f09
Color schemes using #CDC59D
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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#CDC59D FAQ
What color is #CDC59D?
#CDC59D is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 32% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDC59D?
#CDC59D is rgb(205, 197, 157) in RGB, hsl(50, 32%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 23%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDC59D?
White text on this background reaches 1.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.07:1.
What colors go well with #CDC59D?
Its direct complement is #9DA5CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DBDCD and #AD9DCD gives you contrast without the vibration.