analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DC9EA3 — Khaki
#DC9EA3 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #DC9EA3
- fbf4f4
- efd1d4
- e2afb3
- d68c92
- c96a72
- bd4751
- 9d3841
- 7a2c33
- 582024
- 351316
- 130708
Color schemes using #DC9EA3
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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#DC9EA3 FAQ
What color is #DC9EA3?
#DC9EA3 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DC9EA3?
#DC9EA3 is rgb(220, 158, 163) in RGB, hsl(355, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 26%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DC9EA3?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.46:1.
What colors go well with #DC9EA3?
Its direct complement is #9EDCD7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EDCB8 and #9EC2DC gives you contrast without the vibration.