analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CED0AE — Oat
#CED0AE is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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.
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Tints and shades of #CED0AE
- f9f9f5
- e7e8d7
- d5d7ba
- c3c69c
- b1b57e
- 9fa460
- 84874e
- 676a3d
- 4a4c2c
- 2d2e1a
- 101009
Color schemes using #CED0AE
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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#CED0AE FAQ
What color is #CED0AE?
#CED0AE is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 27% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CED0AE?
#CED0AE is rgb(206, 208, 174) in RGB, hsl(64, 27%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 16%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CED0AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.26:1.
What colors go well with #CED0AE?
Its direct complement is #B0AED0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEBDD0 and #C2AED0 gives you contrast without the vibration.