analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEA38C — Khaki
#DEA38C 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 #DEA38C
- fcf6f3
- f1d8cf
- e6bbaa
- dc9e86
- d18162
- c7643d
- a55130
- 813f25
- 5c2d1b
- 381c10
- 140a06
Color schemes using #DEA38C
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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#DEA38C FAQ
What color is #DEA38C?
#DEA38C is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 55% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEA38C?
#DEA38C is rgb(222, 163, 140) in RGB, hsl(17, 55%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 37%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEA38C?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.72:1.
What colors go well with #DEA38C?
Its direct complement is #8CC7DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CDECC and #8C9EDE gives you contrast without the vibration.