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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6C9BD — Oat
#D6C9BD is a light desaturated beige sitting at 29° 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.
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Tints and shades of #D6C9BD
- f9f7f6
- e7e0d9
- d5c8bc
- c3b09f
- b19982
- 9f8165
- 836a52
- 665240
- 493b2e
- 2d241c
- 100d0a
Color schemes using #D6C9BD
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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#D6C9BD FAQ
What color is #D6C9BD?
#D6C9BD is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 23% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6C9BD?
#D6C9BD is rgb(214, 201, 189) in RGB, hsl(29, 23%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 12%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6C9BD?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.95:1.
What colors go well with #D6C9BD?
Its direct complement is #BDCAD6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDD6D5 and #BDBED6 gives you contrast without the vibration.