analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CBDBAE — Oat
#CBDBAE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 81° 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.
#cbdbae
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- RGB
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CBDBAE
- f8faf4
- e3ecd4
- cfddb4
- bacf93
- a5c073
- 90b253
- 779342
- 5d7334
- 425225
- 283216
- 0e1208
Color schemes using #CBDBAE
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.
Nearby colors
#CBDBAE FAQ
What color is #CBDBAE?
#CBDBAE is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 81 degrees, 38% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CBDBAE?
#CBDBAE is rgb(203, 219, 174) in RGB, hsl(81, 38%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 21%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CBDBAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.28:1.
What colors go well with #CBDBAE?
Its direct complement is #BEAEDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEB5DB and #D4AEDB gives you contrast without the vibration.