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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1A29D — Khaki
#E1A29D is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 4° 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 #E1A29D
- fbf4f3
- f0d2cf
- e5afac
- da8d88
- cf6b64
- c44940
- a33a32
- 7f2d27
- 5b201c
- 371411
- 140706
Color schemes using #E1A29D
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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#E1A29D FAQ
What color is #E1A29D?
#E1A29D is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 53% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1A29D?
#E1A29D is rgb(225, 162, 157) in RGB, hsl(4, 53%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 30%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1A29D?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.86:1.
What colors go well with #E1A29D?
Its direct complement is #9DDDE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DE1C4 and #9DBBE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.