analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5CEBE — Oat
#D5CEBE 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.
#d5cebe
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D5CEBE
- f9f8f6
- e6e3d9
- d4cdbd
- c1b8a1
- afa284
- 9c8d68
- 817454
- 655a42
- 48412f
- 2c271d
- 0f0e0a
Color schemes using #D5CEBE
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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#D5CEBE FAQ
What color is #D5CEBE?
#D5CEBE is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 21% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5CEBE?
#D5CEBE is rgb(213, 206, 190) in RGB, hsl(42, 21%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5CEBE?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.4:1.
What colors go well with #D5CEBE?
Its direct complement is #BEC5D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BED0D5 and #C3BED5 gives you contrast without the vibration.