analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEDB9A — Oat
#CEDB9A is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 72° 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.
#cedb9a
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #CEDB9A
- fafbf4
- e9efd1
- d8e2af
- c7d68c
- b6c96a
- a5bd47
- 899d38
- 6b7a2c
- 4c5820
- 2e3513
- 101307
Color schemes using #CEDB9A
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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#CEDB9A FAQ
What color is #CEDB9A?
#CEDB9A is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 72 degrees, 47% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CEDB9A?
#CEDB9A is rgb(206, 219, 154) in RGB, hsl(72, 47%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 30%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEDB9A?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.22:1.
What colors go well with #CEDB9A?
Its direct complement is #A79ADB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AADDB and #C79ADB gives you contrast without the vibration.