analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CED2AD — Oat
#CED2AD is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 66° 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.
#ced2ad
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CED2AD
- f9faf5
- e7e9d7
- d5d8b9
- c3c89a
- b1b77c
- 9fa65e
- 838a4c
- 666b3b
- 4a4d2a
- 2d2f1a
- 101009
Color schemes using #CED2AD
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
#CED2AD FAQ
What color is #CED2AD?
#CED2AD is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 66 degrees, 29% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CED2AD?
#CED2AD is rgb(206, 210, 173) in RGB, hsl(66, 29%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 18%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CED2AD?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.45:1.
What colors go well with #CED2AD?
Its direct complement is #B0ADD2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADBCD2 and #C3ADD2 gives you contrast without the vibration.