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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFAE9A — Khaki
#DFAE9A 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 #DFAE9A
- fbf6f3
- f0d9d0
- e5bcac
- da9f88
- ce8365
- c36641
- a25333
- 7e4028
- 5b2e1d
- 371c11
- 130a06
Color schemes using #DFAE9A
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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#DFAE9A FAQ
What color is #DFAE9A?
#DFAE9A is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 52% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFAE9A?
#DFAE9A is rgb(223, 174, 154) in RGB, hsl(17, 52%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 31%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFAE9A?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.66:1.
What colors go well with #DFAE9A?
Its direct complement is #9ACCDF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9ADFD0 and #9AA9DF gives you contrast without the vibration.