analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6A59E — Khaki
#D6A59E is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #D6A59E
- faf5f4
- edd7d3
- dfb8b2
- d19a91
- c37b70
- b55c4f
- 964b3f
- 753a31
- 542a23
- 331915
- 120908
Color schemes using #D6A59E
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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#D6A59E FAQ
What color is #D6A59E?
#D6A59E is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 41% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6A59E?
#D6A59E is rgb(214, 165, 158) in RGB, hsl(8, 41%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 26%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6A59E?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.74:1.
What colors go well with #D6A59E?
Its direct complement is #9ECFD6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9ED6C2 and #9EB3D6 gives you contrast without the vibration.