analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D2C59D — Khaki
#D2C59D is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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.
#d2c59d
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Tints and shades of #D2C59D
- faf9f5
- ebe6d4
- ddd3b4
- cebf94
- bfac74
- b09954
- 927e43
- 726334
- 524726
- 322b17
- 110f08
Color schemes using #D2C59D
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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#D2C59D FAQ
What color is #D2C59D?
#D2C59D is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 37% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D2C59D?
#D2C59D is rgb(210, 197, 157) in RGB, hsl(45, 37%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 25%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2C59D?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.21:1.
What colors go well with #D2C59D?
Its direct complement is #9DAAD2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DC5D2 and #AA9DD2 gives you contrast without the vibration.