analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCA49E — Khaki
#DCA49E is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 6° 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.
#dca49e
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DCA49E
- fbf4f4
- efd4d1
- e2b4af
- d6948c
- c9736a
- bd5347
- 9d4338
- 7a342c
- 582520
- 351713
- 130807
Color schemes using #DCA49E
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.
Nearby colors
#DCA49E FAQ
What color is #DCA49E?
#DCA49E is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCA49E?
#DCA49E is rgb(220, 164, 158) in RGB, hsl(6, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 28%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCA49E?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.85:1.
What colors go well with #DCA49E?
Its direct complement is #9ED6DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EDCC3 and #9EB6DC gives you contrast without the vibration.