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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5A383 — Khaki
#E5A383 is a light saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #E5A383
- fcf6f2
- f4d9cc
- ecbda5
- e4a07e
- db8458
- d36731
- b05325
- 89411d
- 622f15
- 3c1c0d
- 150a04
Color schemes using #E5A383
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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#E5A383 FAQ
What color is #E5A383?
#E5A383 is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 65% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E5A383?
#E5A383 is rgb(229, 163, 131) in RGB, hsl(20, 65%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 43%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5A383?
White text on this background reaches 2.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.9:1.
What colors go well with #E5A383?
Its direct complement is #85C5E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85E5D5 and #8595E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.