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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D49F99 — Khaki
#D49F99 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 6° 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 #D49F99
- faf5f4
- edd6d3
- dfb7b2
- d19791
- c37870
- b5594f
- 96483f
- 753831
- 542823
- 331815
- 120908
Color schemes using #D49F99
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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#D49F99 FAQ
What color is #D49F99?
#D49F99 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 41% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D49F99?
#D49F99 is rgb(212, 159, 153) in RGB, hsl(6, 41%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 28%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D49F99?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.22:1.
What colors go well with #D49F99?
Its direct complement is #9ACFD5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AD5BD and #9AB2D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.