analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEAE9C — Khaki
#CEAE9C is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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.
#ceae9c
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CEAE9C
- faf7f5
- eaddd5
- dbc3b6
- ccaa96
- bc9077
- ad7758
- 8f6146
- 6f4c37
- 503627
- 312118
- 110c08
Color schemes using #CEAE9C
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.
Nearby colors
#CEAE9C FAQ
What color is #CEAE9C?
#CEAE9C is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 34% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CEAE9C?
#CEAE9C is rgb(206, 174, 156) in RGB, hsl(22, 34%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 24%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEAE9C?
White text on this background reaches 2.07:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.16:1.
What colors go well with #CEAE9C?
Its direct complement is #9CBCCE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CCEC7 and #9CA3CE gives you contrast without the vibration.