analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCCCA4 — Oat
#CCCCA4 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 60° 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.
#cccca4
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CCCCA4
- f9f9f5
- e9e9d7
- d8d8b9
- c7c79b
- b6b67d
- a5a55f
- 88884d
- 6a6a3c
- 4c4c2b
- 2e2e1a
- 101009
Color schemes using #CCCCA4
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
#CCCCA4 FAQ
What color is #CCCCA4?
#CCCCA4 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 28% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCCCA4?
#CCCCA4 is rgb(204, 204, 164) in RGB, hsl(60, 28%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 20%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCCCA4?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.74:1.
What colors go well with #CCCCA4?
Its direct complement is #A4A4CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A4B8CC and #B8A4CC gives you contrast without the vibration.