analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6B5A8 — Khaki
#D6B5A8 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #D6B5A8
- faf6f5
- ebdbd5
- dcc0b5
- cda595
- be8a75
- af6f55
- 915a44
- 714635
- 513226
- 311f17
- 110b08
Color schemes using #D6B5A8
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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#D6B5A8 FAQ
What color is #D6B5A8?
#D6B5A8 is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 36% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6B5A8?
#D6B5A8 is rgb(214, 181, 168) in RGB, hsl(17, 36%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 21%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6B5A8?
White text on this background reaches 1.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.03:1.
What colors go well with #D6B5A8?
Its direct complement is #A8C9D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8D6CC and #A8B2D6 gives you contrast without the vibration.