analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D4CCB9 — Oat
#D4CCB9 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 42° 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.
#d4ccb9
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Tints and shades of #D4CCB9
- f9f8f6
- e7e3d8
- d6cebb
- c4b89e
- b2a381
- a08e64
- 847551
- 675b3f
- 4a412d
- 2d281c
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #D4CCB9
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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#D4CCB9 FAQ
What color is #D4CCB9?
#D4CCB9 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 24% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D4CCB9?
#D4CCB9 is rgb(212, 204, 185) in RGB, hsl(42, 24%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D4CCB9?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.14:1.
What colors go well with #D4CCB9?
Its direct complement is #B9C2D4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9CFD4 and #BFB9D4 gives you contrast without the vibration.