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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5A79A — Khaki
#E5A79A is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 10° 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 #E5A79A
- fcf4f3
- f2d4ce
- e9b3a8
- df9283
- d5725e
- cc5138
- a9412c
- 843222
- 5f2418
- 3a160f
- 140805
Color schemes using #E5A79A
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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#E5A79A FAQ
What color is #E5A79A?
#E5A79A is a shade of khaki in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 59% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5A79A?
#E5A79A is rgb(229, 167, 154) in RGB, hsl(10, 59%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 33%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5A79A?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.33:1.
What colors go well with #E5A79A?
Its direct complement is #9AD8E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AE5CC and #9AB3E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.