analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8A18D — Khaki
#D8A18D 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.
#d8a18d
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Tints and shades of #D8A18D
- fbf6f4
- efd9d1
- e3bcae
- d79f8b
- cb8268
- bf6545
- 9f5236
- 7c402a
- 592e1e
- 361c12
- 130a07
Color schemes using #D8A18D
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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#D8A18D FAQ
What color is #D8A18D?
#D8A18D is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 49% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8A18D?
#D8A18D is rgb(216, 161, 141) in RGB, hsl(16, 49%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 35%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8A18D?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.4:1.
What colors go well with #D8A18D?
Its direct complement is #8DC4D8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8DD8C6 and #8D9FD8 gives you contrast without the vibration.