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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D4AE96 — Khaki
#D4AE96 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 23° 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 #D4AE96
- fbf7f4
- edddd3
- dfc3b2
- d2a990
- c4906f
- b7764e
- 97603e
- 764b30
- 553623
- 332115
- 120c07
Color schemes using #D4AE96
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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#D4AE96 FAQ
What color is #D4AE96?
#D4AE96 is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 42% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D4AE96?
#D4AE96 is rgb(212, 174, 150) in RGB, hsl(23, 42%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 29%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D4AE96?
White text on this background reaches 2.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.29:1.
What colors go well with #D4AE96?
Its direct complement is #96BCD4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96D4CD and #969DD4 gives you contrast without the vibration.