analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CED0A9 — Oat
#CED0A9 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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.
#ced0a9
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CED0A9
- f9faf5
- e8e9d7
- d7d8b9
- c5c89a
- b4b77c
- a3a65e
- 868a4c
- 696b3b
- 4b4d2a
- 2e2f1a
- 101009
Color schemes using #CED0A9
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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#CED0A9 FAQ
What color is #CED0A9?
#CED0A9 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 29% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CED0A9?
#CED0A9 is rgb(206, 208, 169) in RGB, hsl(63, 29%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 19%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CED0A9?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.22:1.
What colors go well with #CED0A9?
Its direct complement is #ABA9D0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9BBD0 and #BFA9D0 gives you contrast without the vibration.