analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D2C9B1 — Oat
#D2C9B1 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 44° 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.
#d2c9b1
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Tints and shades of #D2C9B1
- f9f8f5
- e8e4d7
- d7cfba
- c6bb9c
- b5a67e
- a49260
- 87784e
- 6a5e3d
- 4c432c
- 2e291a
- 100e09
Color schemes using #D2C9B1
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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#D2C9B1 FAQ
What color is #D2C9B1?
#D2C9B1 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 27% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D2C9B1?
#D2C9B1 is rgb(210, 201, 177) in RGB, hsl(44, 27%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2C9B1?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.73:1.
What colors go well with #D2C9B1?
Its direct complement is #B1BAD2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1CBD2 and #B9B1D2 gives you contrast without the vibration.