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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4A196 — Khaki
#E4A196 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #E4A196
- fcf4f3
- f2d2ce
- e9b1a8
- df8f83
- d56e5e
- cc4c38
- a93c2c
- 842f22
- 5f2218
- 3a150f
- 140705
Color schemes using #E4A196
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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#E4A196 FAQ
What color is #E4A196?
#E4A196 is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 59% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4A196?
#E4A196 is rgb(228, 161, 150) in RGB, hsl(8, 59%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 34%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4A196?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.84:1.
What colors go well with #E4A196?
Its direct complement is #96D9E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96E4C7 and #96B2E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.