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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6AD9E — Khaki
#D6AD9E is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #D6AD9E
- faf6f4
- eddad3
- dfbeb2
- d1a291
- c38670
- b56a4f
- 96563f
- 754331
- 543023
- 331d15
- 120a08
Color schemes using #D6AD9E
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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#D6AD9E FAQ
What color is #D6AD9E?
#D6AD9E is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 41% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6AD9E?
#D6AD9E is rgb(214, 173, 158) in RGB, hsl(16, 41%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 26%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6AD9E?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.33:1.
What colors go well with #D6AD9E?
Its direct complement is #9EC7D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9ED6C9 and #9EABD6 gives you contrast without the vibration.