analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCE6AD — Oat
#CCE6AD is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 87° 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.
#cce6ad
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Tints and shades of #CCE6AD
- f8fbf3
- e2f0cf
- cbe5ac
- b5da88
- 9fcf64
- 89c440
- 70a332
- 587f27
- 3f5b1c
- 263711
- 0d1406
Color schemes using #CCE6AD
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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#CCE6AD FAQ
What color is #CCE6AD?
#CCE6AD is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 53% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCE6AD?
#CCE6AD is rgb(204, 230, 173) in RGB, hsl(87, 53%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 25%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCE6AD?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.49:1.
What colors go well with #CCE6AD?
Its direct complement is #C7ADE6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADB0E6 and #E3ADE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.