analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5CECD — Oat
#D5CECD is a light desaturated beige sitting at 8° 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.
#d5cecd
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- RGB
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D5CECD
- f8f7f7
- e3dedd
- cdc5c4
- b8acaa
- a39390
- 8d7a77
- 746461
- 5b4e4c
- 413836
- 272221
- 0e0c0c
Color schemes using #D5CECD
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.
Nearby colors
#D5CECD FAQ
What color is #D5CECD?
#D5CECD is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 9% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5CECD?
#D5CECD is rgb(213, 206, 205) in RGB, hsl(8, 9%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5CECD?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.54:1.
What colors go well with #D5CECD?
Its direct complement is #CDD4D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDD5D2 and #CDD0D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.