analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CED2A3 — Oat
#CED2A3 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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.
#ced2a3
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CED2A3
- fafaf5
- e9ead5
- d8dbb6
- c7cc96
- b6bc77
- a5ad58
- 898f46
- 6b6f37
- 4d5027
- 2e3118
- 101108
Color schemes using #CED2A3
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
#CED2A3 FAQ
What color is #CED2A3?
#CED2A3 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 34% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CED2A3?
#CED2A3 is rgb(206, 210, 163) in RGB, hsl(65, 34%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 22%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CED2A3?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.37:1.
What colors go well with #CED2A3?
Its direct complement is #A7A3D2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3B6D2 and #BEA3D2 gives you contrast without the vibration.