analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEB18C — Khaki
#DEB18C is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 27° 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.
#deb18c
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Tints and shades of #DEB18C
- fcf7f3
- f1decf
- e6c5aa
- dcad86
- d19462
- c77b3d
- a56530
- 814f25
- 5c381b
- 382210
- 140c06
Color schemes using #DEB18C
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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#DEB18C FAQ
What color is #DEB18C?
#DEB18C is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 55% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEB18C?
#DEB18C is rgb(222, 177, 140) in RGB, hsl(27, 55%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 37%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEB18C?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.77:1.
What colors go well with #DEB18C?
Its direct complement is #8CB9DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CDEDA and #8C90DE gives you contrast without the vibration.