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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2B998 — Khaki
#E2B998 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.
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Tints and shades of #E2B998
- fcf7f3
- f1dece
- e7c5aa
- ddad85
- d29461
- c87b3c
- a6652f
- 824e25
- 5d381a
- 382210
- 140c06
Color schemes using #E2B998
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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#E2B998 FAQ
What color is #E2B998?
#E2B998 is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 56% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2B998?
#E2B998 is rgb(226, 185, 152) in RGB, hsl(27, 56%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 33%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2B998?
White text on this background reaches 1.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.63:1.
What colors go well with #E2B998?
Its direct complement is #98C0E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98E2DE and #989BE2 gives you contrast without the vibration.