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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D4C496 — Khaki
#D4C496 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.
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Tints and shades of #D4C496
- fbf9f4
- ede6d3
- dfd4b2
- d2c190
- c4af6f
- b79c4e
- 97813e
- 766530
- 554823
- 332c15
- 120f07
Color schemes using #D4C496
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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#D4C496 FAQ
What color is #D4C496?
#D4C496 is a shade of khaki in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 42% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D4C496?
#D4C496 is rgb(212, 196, 150) in RGB, hsl(45, 42%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 29%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D4C496?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.14:1.
What colors go well with #D4C496?
Its direct complement is #96A6D4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96C5D4 and #A696D4 gives you contrast without the vibration.