analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C4DCA8 — Oat
#C4DCA8 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 88° 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.
#c4dca8
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Tints and shades of #C4DCA8
- f8fbf4
- e1edd3
- cae0b1
- b3d38f
- 9cc56e
- 86b84c
- 6e983d
- 56772f
- 3d5522
- 253415
- 0d1207
Color schemes using #C4DCA8
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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#C4DCA8 FAQ
What color is #C4DCA8?
#C4DCA8 is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 43% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C4DCA8?
#C4DCA8 is rgb(196, 220, 168) in RGB, hsl(88, 43%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 24%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C4DCA8?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.15:1.
What colors go well with #C4DCA8?
Its direct complement is #C0A7DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A7A9DC and #DAA7DC gives you contrast without the vibration.