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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEC592 — Khaki
#CEC592 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #CEC592
- faf9f4
- ece8d4
- ddd7b4
- cfc693
- c0b573
- b2a353
- 938742
- 736934
- 524c25
- 322e16
- 121008
Color schemes using #CEC592
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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#CEC592 FAQ
What color is #CEC592?
#CEC592 is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 38% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CEC592?
#CEC592 is rgb(206, 197, 146) in RGB, hsl(51, 38%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 29%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEC592?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.03:1.
What colors go well with #CEC592?
Its direct complement is #929BCE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92B9CE and #A792CE gives you contrast without the vibration.