analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5CBAE — Oat
#D5CBAE is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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.
#d5cbae
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D5CBAE
- faf9f5
- eae5d6
- dad1b7
- cabd98
- baaa79
- aa965a
- 8d7c48
- 6e6039
- 4f4529
- 302a19
- 110f09
Color schemes using #D5CBAE
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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#D5CBAE FAQ
What color is #D5CBAE?
#D5CBAE is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 32% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5CBAE?
#D5CBAE is rgb(213, 203, 174) in RGB, hsl(45, 32%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 18%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5CBAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.98:1.
What colors go well with #D5CBAE?
Its direct complement is #AEB8D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AECCD5 and #B8AED5 gives you contrast without the vibration.